Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Cauliflower Stir Fry

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.  Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook 4-5 minutes, until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and saute for one minute.  Add the white wine to deglaze the pan, about 1 minute.  Add broth and cook until starting to thicken, 5 minutes.  Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat.  Serve with a slotted spoon.

Cauliflower Stir Fry

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 4 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
•  1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and florets separated
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce

Using a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until the consistency of rice.  Set aside.

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.  Saute onion and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes.  Add red pepper flakes and garlic and saute an additional minute. Add the cauliflower to the skillet.  Cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.  Season with freshly ground black pepper and add soy sauce.  Toss to combine and enjoy.

Cheesy Zucchini Green Chile Gratin

1 tbsp. olive oil
3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1- 4oz. can chopped green chiles 
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 350F.

Trim the ends off of the zucchini and shred it in a food processor. 

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe sauté pan.  Add the zucchini and chopped onion and cook over medium heat until all of the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.  Stir in the chiles and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese starts to lightly brown.

Enjoy!

Super Bowl Snacks - Smokin Hot Cheese Ball and Jalapeno Ranch Dip

Smokin Hot Cheese Ball

• 16 oz. reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 3 tbsp. minced red onion
• 2 1/2 tbsp. salsa
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. minced pickled jalapeños
• Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

With a food processor or mixer, blend all ingredients until mixed well. Scoop onto plastic wrap and use the wrap to form the mixture into a ball; chill at least 2 hours. 

To serve, unwrap, roll in crushed Doritos and serve with pita chips.

Jalapeno Ranch Dip

• 1 1/3 cup Best Foods Light Mayo
• 1/3 cup reduced fat Buttermilk
• 1/3 cup Salsa Verde
• 1 - 4 oz. can chopped green chiles
• 2 jalapenos, halved, seeded and chopped
• 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Ranch mix

Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.  Chill until ready to serve.