LongHorn Wild West Shrimp®: Price, Calories & Full Review
LongHorn Wild West Shrimp features hand-breaded shrimp fried until the coating crackles between your teeth, served with spicy cherry peppers suspended in garlic butter that coats your palate with heat and savory depth. This appetizer arrives at your table for $11.99 and contains 460 calories per serving. The combination delivers the crispy exterior against tender shrimp meat, balanced by the sharp bite of peppers and the richness of brown butter infused with garlic.
What Is LongHorn Wild West Shrimp®?
LongHorn Steakhouse's Wild West Shrimp features breaded Gulf shrimp tossed with cherry peppers, garlic butter, and crispy onion strings. The cherry peppers deliver moderate heat—noticeable but not overwhelming—while the garlic butter cuts through with savory richness. The balance works because neither element dominates the other. At 460 calories, this dish functions well as either a shareable appetizer for two or a lighter main course. The portion lands at roughly six ounces of shrimp, enough to satisfy without feeling heavy. The breading provides genuine crunch when you eat it immediately, but sitting for more than a few minutes allows moisture to soften the coating noticeably. If you order the wild west shrimp longhorn recipe style, eat promptly rather than letting it rest. The garlic butter stays effective even as the breading loses its texture. This makes it better suited to table-side consumption than takeout. The dish works as a solid middle option when you want something beyond salad but lighter than a full entrée.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Appetizer Portion | 460 | 22g | 28g | 32g | 1,180mg |
Values based on plain appetizer preparation. Dipping sauces add additional calories and sodium.
How to Make LongHorn Wild West Shrimp at Home
LongHorn's wild west shrimp recipe combines fried shrimp with garlic butter and cherry peppers, using pantry staples you likely have on hand. The key technique involves frying the shrimp until golden, then tossing them in the butter sauce with peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk (for soaking)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
- 4 tbsp butter + 2 cloves minced garlic + 1/4 cup chopped pickled cherry peppers
- Oil for frying
Step-by-Step Directions
- Soak shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes, then dredge in seasoned flour.
- Deep fry in hot oil (375°F) for 2–3 minutes until crispy and golden. Drain.
- In a pan, melt butter, sauté minced garlic, and stir in cherry peppers.
- Toss fried shrimp with the garlic-butter-pepper mixture.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side.
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