Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing Recipe

Name: Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; Pasta:; 10 ounces penne pasta; 40 medium shrimp, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pasta:
10 ounces penne pasta
40 medium shrimp, or more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced

1
Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
3
Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is slightly cooled.
4
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
5
Toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
6
Transfer to a glass baking dish.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
8
Toss pasta with dressing in a bowl.
9
Add shrimp and scallions; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and more pepper.
10
Garnish pasta salad with Cheddar cheese and lemon slices.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

211

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

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