HappyCook80's Recipe

Spicy Wasabi-Stuffed Shrimp

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Spicy Wasabi-Stuffed Shrimp

32 very large shrimp, cooked in their shells
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons wasabi powder
salt

To prepare your shrimp, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add uncooked shrimp. Lower heat to medium and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until shrimp are pink. Place in colander under cold running water for 1 minute. Remove shells, leaving tails intact.

Place cream cheese in food processor. In small bowl, mix wasabi with 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons cold water to form a thick paste. Add to food processor. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth.

Split shrimp down the back, cutting almost all the way through. Using a small spoon or pastry bag, stuff each with 1 1/2 teaspoons cream cheese. Press sides gently together.

Serve with additional wasabi paste if desired.
Yields 32 shrimp.