Description
Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines crispy, breaded shrimp with a zesty dipping sauce, perfect for bringing friends and family together. This easy-to-make recipe bursts with flavor, offering a satisfying crunch and customizable spice levels to suit every palate. Whether it’s game day or a cozy gathering, these shrimp will be the star of the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat generously with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix sour cream, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
- Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions alongside the zesty sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg