Cheesy Garlic Shrimp & Veggies

Someday's you just want a big bowl of Mac-n-Cheese right? Well in an effort to be healthy I decided to have mine like an adult...filled with veggies and shrimp so I could call it health food while I indulged!



Cheesy Garlic Shrimp & Veggies: serves 4

8oz Pasta
1lbs Shrimp, Peeled & De-veined
1tsp Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic - Minced
2tsp Butter
1TB Flour
3oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2C Chicken Stock
1lbs Bag Frozen Cauliflower & Broccoli

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, drain and set to the side. While the pasta is cooking steam the vegetables - if you do not have a steamer pot just add about 1" of water to the bottom of a sauce pot, add the veggies and cover with a lid, while some will boil in the bottom of the pan the majority will steam.

In a saute pan add the olive oil with the garlic over medium heat for about 45 seconds until the pan is hot and the garlic fragrant. Add the shrimp with some salt and pepper and toss together. Cook for 4-6 minutes until the shrimp is completely cooked through. Remove to the side.

In a small sauce pot melt the butter, add the flour and whisk together to create a roux. Allow it to cook for 30-40 seconds continually whisking so the flour does not burn. Add the stock to the pan and continue to whisk, bringing to a boil. Allow the sauce to thicken to a gravy like consistency, remove from the heat and add the cheese, stirring to melt it into the sauce.

Now that all the parts are done add the veggies and shrimp to the pasta and pour the sauce on top, serve and enjoy!

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WW: 11 Points Plus / serving