Recipe: Shrimp Pizza Wedges (using tortillas)

SHRIMP PIZZA WEDGES
Source: Mission Foods

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 pound unpeeled medium fresh shrimp
2 teaspoons lemon juice
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese
4 chopped green onions
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
9 whole wheat tortillas (6-inches 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 F 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.