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Shrimp Pizza Wedges

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
2 tsp lemon juice
8 oz 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.

Printable version: shrimp-wedges.txt.