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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
5 servings
Lunch
Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad
Ingredients
  • 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
  • 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
Instructions
1
Combine yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl until the mixture is well blended.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a high temperature and maintain it at a rolling boil.
3
Add penne pasta to the boiling water, stirring occasionally until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
4
Allow penne to cook for approximately 8 minutes, or until it is still slightly firm but tender.
5
Heat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).
6
Mix shrimp with oil in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the mixture to a glass baking dish.
7
Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
8
Combine the pasta with the dressing in a bowl, stirring until well combined.
9
Add cooked shrimp and scallions to the pasta mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Finish the dish by sprinkling kosher salt and a pinch of pepper over the top, garnished with Cheddar cheese slices and lemon wedges.