Wild West Shrimp is a mouthwatering Longhorn’s Copycat recipe that’s packed with incredible flavor using mostly pantry staple ingredients! An easy-to-make appetizer that’s sure to win over everyone’s taste buds!

Take a bite out of another Longhorn Copycat recipe such as this Parmesan Crusted Chicken! This easy meal delivers juicy, flavorful chicken that’s ready to enjoy in only an hour!

This Longhorn’s Wild West Shrimp is so good that you’ll be searching for any reason possible to make it! But you don’t need a reason since it’s quick and easy to make; it allows you to fry up a batch anytime the desire hits!

We love making this as a fun weekend snack! Or even to enjoy when company is over. However, you could easily make this the main meal by serving a few side dishes with it!

Restaurant Quality At Home!

It’s not always easy to get out to eat, and these days, many of us actually enjoy making dinner right at home. This is my favorite appetizer to get at Longhorn’s, and this yummy copycat recipe is perfect for those who want to flex their kitchen skills and fry up some deliciously spicy shrimp that tastes even better than Longhorn’s (in our opinion, anyway).

Ingredients For Wild West Shrimp

Canola or Vegetable Oil
Ground Mustard Powder
Black Pepper
Light Brown Sugar
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Powder
Kosher Salt
Paprika
Buttermilk
Garlic Paste
Lemon Juice
Self-Rising Flour
Large Shrimp
Salted Butter
Sliced Cherry Peppers
Ranch Dressing

Substitutions & Variations

We use large shrimp in this recipe, but you could make it with medium shrimp, also.
Garlic powder can replace the garlic paste in this recipe. To do this, you’ll need 3/4 teaspoons of garlic powder.
Self-Rising Flour contains baking soda, which yields a lighter and crispier breading on the shrimp once fried. If needed, you can make a homemade substitution by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Then just use that whole mixture in this recipe.

How To Make Wild West Shrimp

Add oil to a heavy-bottomed frying pan or Dutch oven and heat the oil.
Combine ground mustard, black pepper, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and set it aside.
Combine buttermilk, lemon juice, and garlic paste in a bowl. Add the remaining seasonings from step 2 and the flour to a large Ziploc bag.
Dredge the shrimp in the buttermilk mixture and then add it to the Ziplock bag to coat.
Transfer the shrimp to the hot oil and fry them on both sides.
Remove the fried shrimp and transfer them to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Drain the oil from the pan and return it to the stove over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pan and then add the garlic paste and sliced cherries to sauté.
Add the reserved seasoning and the fried shrimp and toss to coat.
Serve with ranch dressing for dipping, enjoy!

How To Store Wild West Shrimp

If you have any leftover wild west shrimp, place it into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Enjoy leftovers within three days.

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