Title: Shrimp Pizza Wedges
Categories: Seafood Pizza
Yield: 6 Dozen

1 1/2	c	Water
1/2	lb	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
2	ts	Lemon juice
1	pk	Cream cheese, softened (8oz)
1	c	Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4-ounces)
4		Green onions, chopped
2		Jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2		Garlic cloves, minced
2	tb	Chopped fresh cilantro
1	ts	Ground cumin
1	ts	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.

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