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longhorn southwest shrimp recipe

Longhorn Southwest Shrimp Recipe

Alright guys, here's how to up your appetizer game - with this Longhorn Southwest Shrimp recipe!
These shrimp boast such a great blend of flavors with a kick from cherry peppers and some zing from Prairie Dust seasoning.
You'll want to fry them to golden perfection and then toss them in a buttery lemon sauce.
A key trick is to keep the heat low when simmering to allow all the flavors to meld beautifully.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Peppers sliced
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Prairie Dust or your preferred seasoned salt
  • Step-by-Step Instructions
Instructions
 
  • In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Coat the shrimp thoroughly with this mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry shrimp until golden and crispy.
  • Drain shrimp on paper towels.
  • In another pan, melt butter over low heat and add lemon juice.
  • Add cherry peppers to the butter mixture for a burst of spice.
  • Simmer for a couple of minutes to mix the flavors.
  • Toss fried shrimp in the butter and pepper mix.
  • Sprinkle a touch of prairie dust for extra flavor.