Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.

Step 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.