Recipe for cooking shrimp with jalapeno cheese

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Shrimp with Jalapeno Cheese

2 lb. unpeeled lrg. fresh shrimp
6 C. water
8 oz. softened cream cheese
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp. cilantro, freshly chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
18 tsp. pepper

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 water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water; chill.

Mix together 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.

Makes approximately 16 to 18 appetizer servings.