Shrimp Pasta Salad With A Creamy Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• 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. drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is slightly cooled.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. transfer to a glass baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• toss pasta with dressing in a bowl. add shrimp and scallions; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and more pepper. garnish pasta salad with cheddar cheese and lemon slices.