Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

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This lemon shrimp pasta salad is low in calories. Originally meant to be a side dish I made some healthy substitutions and added shrimp. Serve with asparagus, the entire family loves it.

Submitted by Brandi Starr
Updated on November 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt

  • ¼ 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

  • ½ cup chopped scallions (green onions)

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ½ 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.

Cook's Note:

Use Dreamfields pasta to reduce carbs without changing the taste.

126 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382 Calories
12g Fat
45g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 760mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 291mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.