These little copycats of the Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West shrimp were incredible. The Prairie Dust mix had a great flavor and kick to it. And Peppadew peppers? I could eat them out of the jar. Sure, I “cheated” and used frozen precooked shrimp, but that makes these all the easier to make, perfect for feeding a small crowd in a hurry.
I served these copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West shrimp with just your usual ole Ranch dressing. Really, you can just eat the shrimp like popcorn, one after another, without the dressing. Just pop them into your mouth one after another. Sure, it might not look pretty but they’re so good that it’s hard not to.
I served these Wild West shrimp with just your usual ole Ranch dressing, but really, you can just eat the shrimp like popcorn, one after another, without the dressing.
My wife and I stopped by Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, the other day. The food there is always absolutely amazing. We had their Coconut Shrimp with Cajun slaw and a dipping sauce, and it was beyond fantastic. Ever since then I have been jonesin’ for coconut shrimp. Now, this recipe for coconut fried shrimp with dipping sauce is not meant to be a copycat of the version from Pappadeaux. But, it’s still mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).
Don’t Overcook Them!
Be careful to not overcook the shrimp when you’re making these coconut fried shrimp with dipping sauce. They don’t take long to cook at all, just until they are just starting to turn golden brown. You will be rewarded for your efforts.
If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.
I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.
This recipe for coconut fried shrimp is mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).
I usually make most of our meals from scratch, but sometimes I just don’t have the time. I scrounged around in the freezer and found a box of pre-cooked popcorn shrimp. Then I took a gander around the SeaPak website and came across this contest-winning recipe for great fiesta shrimp tacos. I had everything on hand except an avocado. I made a quick trip to the grocery store and I was set.
Quick And Delicious
These Fiesta shrimp tacos were really, really good. If you don’t have shrimp, you could substitute chicken strips, fried clams, or fish or chicken nuggets. The crunchy slaw, creamy avocado, fresh lime and a tangy sauce really went well with the crispy fried shrimp.
Boy, these were good! If you follow this blog at all, you know that I’m a big fan (and user) of Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce from Chez John. I made another big batch last week, and you know what that means! Po boys! For starters, I made this Cheater popcorn shrimp po boy. I didn’t have the time to deep fry shrimp from scratch so I “cheated” and used frozen pre-cooked shrimp.
Nothing Fancy Here. Just Good.
These cheater popcorn shrimp po boy sandwiches have a great shrimp taste (with a little crunch). The Comeback sauce adds a wonderful kick. Lettuce and tomato and a nice freshness.
When I made this Cheater popcorn shrimp po boy. I didn’t have the time to deep fry shrimp from scratch so I “cheated” and used frozen pre-cooked shrimp.
I was thumbing through a recent copy of Chile Pepper magazine (one of my favorites that unfortunately is no longer being published) when I came across a recipe for shrimp-stuffed eggplants. I can’t say my wife and I are fans of eggplant. So I decided to try the recipe with potato skins instead. The end result was fantastic. Who would’ve thought that shrimp-stuffed potato skins would be so good?
Totally Different. Totally Great.
These shrimp-stuffed potato skins make for great appetizers or they can be served as a side dish. I used the little small shrimp you find normally in your grocery store’s freezer section. They are called 26-30 count shrimp (that’s the number of shrimp in a pound) or salad shrimp. You could use bigger shrimp and cut them in half.
These shrimp-stuffed potato skins make for great appetizers or they can be served as a side dish. I used the little small shrimp you find normally in your grocery store’s freezer section.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword potato skins, shrimp
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour5 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 373kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chile Pepper magazine
I’ve been a subscriber of Chile Pepper magazine (sadly, no longer publishing) for quite some time now. Every issue has not only great recipes, but also articles on peppers, products and cuisines. Even if you aren’t a fan of heat or spice, Chile Pepper is well worth the subscription price. Why? Because it’s packed with awesome recipes like this one for shrimp-stuffed bread.
Got Crawfish? Use That Instead!
The original recipe called for crawfish tails, which would also make for an amazing dish. But, all of the crawfish around here are imported. I can get Louisiana shrimp thankfully. So that’s why I made shrimp-stuffed bread instead.
I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.
The original recipe called for crawfish tails, which would also make for an amazing dish. But, all of the crawfish around here are imported. I can get Louisiana shrimp thankfully. So that’s why I made shrimp-stuffed bread instead.
Course Side or Main
Cuisine Creole
Keyword bread, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 662kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Chile Pepper Magazine
I’ve never eaten a bad po boy, and this one is no exception. Roasted black pepper shrimp, Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce… you just can’t go wrong! The shrimp are perfectly peppered. The Comeback sauce… man, what can’t I say about it… it’s just so great. It is spicy, creamy, and without a doubt the perfect sauce for any sandwich you will ever make. I can’t imagine a po boy without Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce on it. Don’t be shy with it, either. The sign of a great po boy is one that drips all over the plate, your shirt, and down your arms. This roasted black pepper shrimp po boy checks all the ‘great sandwich’ checkboxes.
One Great Po Boy Sauce
I recommend keeping a bottle of Comeback sauce nearby when you eat this roasted black pepper shrimp po boy. Just in case a shrimp falls off the sandwich. Sure, you could poke it back in, but you can also squeeze a bit of Comeback sauce on it and enjoy the perfect shrimp.
I recommend keeping a bottle of Comeback sauce nearby when you eat this roasted black pepper shrimp po boy just in case a shrimp falls of the sandwich. Sure, you could poke it back in, but you can also squeeze a bit of Comeback sauce on it and enjoy the perfect shrimp.
This is the easiest, most fool-proof way I know of for cooking shrimp. Roasted black pepper shrimp come out tasting fantastic each and every time. You can serve them with cocktail sauce. Or, on sandwiches, like my very good roasted black pepper shrimp po boy. Or, just pop them in your mouth as-is!
Almost Foolproof
It’s almost impossible to mess these shrimp up. Almost. Just be sure to not overcook the shrimp. Shrimp tell you when they are done by turning pink. They start to curl up. It doesn’t get any easier than that! The last thing you want is tough, over-cooked shrimp. If you don’t cook shrimp often I recommend starting with one or two first. Time them and note when they are just done. Then you can cook the rest for the same amount of time. Better to overcook two than 20!
Roasting shrimp is a great way to bring out their flavor. And it’s really easy, too. Roast them and make a roasted shrimp po boy and you’ve got something really great! I used Chez John’s Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce on my roasted shrimp po boy. You can also use your favorite remoulade, such as our spicy version. Of course, just a good ole mayonnaise works just fine too. Me, I prefer a spicy sauce on my po boys. And I do truly love po boys.
Nothing Fancy. Just Deliciousness.
The star of the roasted shrimp po boy is of course the shrimp. So there’s no need to bury that great flavor with a lot of ingredients. This sandwich isn’t meant to be fancy. But it is ok if it’s a little messy. Sit down and enjoy, the shrimp are fantastic!
Roasting shrimp is a great way to bring out their flavor. And it’s really easy, too. Roast them and make a roasted shrimp po boy and you’ve got something really great!