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Close-up of shrimp and cream cheese pinwheels arranged on a white serving plate.

Classic Shrimp and Cream Cheese Pinwheels

These Classic Shrimp and Cream Cheese Pinwheels are an easy, elegant appetizer, perfect for any gathering. Soft flour tortillas are spread with a creamy, herbed cream cheese and shrimp mixture, then rolled and sliced into bite-sized delights. Flavorful and simple to make, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pinwheels
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces large flour tortillas 10-inch, preferably soft and pliable
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest about 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • ½ cup mayonnaise optional, for extra silkiness
  • 12 oz cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped (about 25-30 medium shrimp)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil spray for optional toasting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with chopped dill, chives, lemon zest, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the roughly chopped cooked shrimp, being careful to leave some larger pieces for added texture in the pinwheels.

Notes

For best results, chill the rolled tortillas for at least 30 minutes before slicing to ensure neat, firm pinwheels. These pinwheels are also great with a dash of hot sauce in the cream cheese mixture for an extra kick!