Shrimp Empanadas — Robert St. John

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 /4 pound fresh shrimp
• 1 tsp blackening seasoning
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 /2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp bacon fat
• 1 /3 cup red onion, minced
• 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 /4 cup red bell pepper, minced
• 1 Tbsp minced jalapeno peppers
• 1 /4 tsp salt
• 1 /2 tsp chili powder
• 1 /2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp creole seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 /4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 2 Tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped fine
• 1 recipe cream cheese pastry