Wild West Shrimp Recipe {Crisp Shrimp + Buttery Sauce)
This Wild West Shrimp recipe is crispy, super flavorful, and easy to make. It’s a fun recipe that’s a little different from the usual. Easy enough for a weeknight, it’s also perfect to serve to guests with a few other appetizers.
A little bit of heat, lots of crunch, and ready to go in under 30 minutes. You’ll love this fried recipe, and all you need is a skillet.
West West Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
- Skillet or Deep Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup sliced pickled sweet peppers I used banana peppers
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- juice of one large lemon
- salt and pepper or Prairie Dust to taste
- oil for frying I prefer peanut oil
Instructions
- Heat oil. Heat an inch of oil to 350 degrees over medium-high heat in a deep skillet.
- Bread shrimp. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Toss the shrimp in the seasoned flour until they are evenly coated.
- Fry. Once the oil is hot, fry the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden-brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Make sauce. In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter over a medium-high flame. Add the lemon juice and sweet peppers, stirring occasionally, and let them cook for about 5 minutes.
- Serve. Add the shrimp to the skillet of sauce. Sprinkle with seasoned salt or homemade prairie dust and serve right away.
Notes
More Tips:
Shrimp prep. To improve the taste and texture of shrimp, remove the shells and veins before cooking.
Oil Temperature: Maintaining the oil at 350 degrees is key. Use a thermometer to check the temperature for consistent frying results.
Cooking Time: Shrimp cook fast; overcooking can make them rubbery. Two minutes per batch is usually enough.
Making the Sauce: The sauce should be zesty but not overpowering. Balance the lemon juice with the butter for a harmonious blend.
Crispy shrimp. To keep the shrimp crispy, add them to the sauce right before serving.
Key Ingredients and Tools
All-Clad Electrics Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil Capacity, 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Dishwasher Safe, Easy Clean, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Oil Filtration, SilverSihuuu Stainless Steel Strainers, Slotted Spoons,Wire Mesh Skimmer With Long Handle for Kitchen Deep Fryer, Spaghetti, Noodles(5.5 Inch)All-Clad D3 3-Ply Stainless Steel Large Weeknight Frying Pan 4 Quart Induction Oven Broiler Safe 600F Pots and Pans, Cookware Silver
Troubleshoot and Help
I love restaurant copycats and fried recipes, so I’ve got plenty more like this one.
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- Try my Beer Battered Fried Shrimp for a crispy and delicious twist on fried seafood.
- Delicious comfort food: Crispy Chicken Tenders with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, juicy and satisfying.
I hope you love ’em all ❤️.
