karen simpson's Recipe

Shrimp Pizza Wedges

Category: Recipes

Servings: 6

1 1/2 cup water
1/2 lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
2 tsp lemon juice
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese (4-ounces)
4 green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
9 whole wheat flour tortillas (6-inch each)

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until
shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and
devein shrimp. Combine shrimp and lemon juice; cover and chill 30
minutes.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add chilled shrimp
mixture, cream cheese, and next 7 ingredients. Process 1 minute or
until smooth, scraping down sides occasionally.

Place tortillas on baking sheets; spread about 1/4 cup shrimp mixture
on each tortilla.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

Cut each into 8 wedges. Garnish with whole shrimp, or fresh cilantro
sprigs, if desired.