Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing
Description
Lemon shrimp pasta salad with scallions and Cheddar tossed in a creamy dressing of Greek yogurt, lemon, Dijon, and garlic makes a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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10 ounces penne pasta
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40 medium shrimp, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
Directions
1
Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook penne uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse penne under cold water until slightly cooled.
3
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
4
Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Toss pasta with dressing in a bowl; stir in shrimp and scallions. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper; garnish with Cheddar and lemon slices.