Shrimp With Jalapeno Cheese


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 16
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Ingredients:


2 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp

1 package cream cheese -- softened

2 medium pickled jalapeno peppers -- seeded and finely chopped

1 clove garlic -- minced

2 teaspoons cilantro -- freshly chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

18 teaspoons pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


Peel shrimp, leaving tail and first joint of shell intact; cut a deep slit down the length of the outside curve of each shrimp, and devein. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. chill. Combine cream cheese and remaining ingredients; beat well. Fill a decorating bag fitted with metal tip No. 21 with cream cheese mixture. Pipe filling lengthwise into the slits in the shrimp. Yield: 16 to 18 appetizer servings.


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