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orecchiette and shrimp
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5 from 1 vote

Orecchiette with Shrimp and herb dressing

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Adapted from Cooking Light

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orecchiette pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined, and cut in half
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers cut in half
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and oil.
  • Add shrimp and peas during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain and rinse, pasta, shrimp, and peas with cold water, drain.
  • Combine pasta mixture with cucumbers and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well and pour over pasta mixture.
  • Serve at room temperature or cover and chill to serve cold.