Recipe For Seafood Chimichanga

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked free of shells
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red or green for color)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (helps bind filling and adds creaminess)
• Juice of half a lime
• 6 large flour tortillas, 10-inch size, sturdy
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting and sealing edges
• 1/4 cup water, for flour paste seal
• Vegetable oil, for frying (use enough for deep frying)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional, adds melty richness