Shrimp Pesto Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this gourmet Shrimp Pesto Pizza, a vibrant recipe that combines the fresh, herby flavors of pesto with succulent, seasoned shrimp for a seafood-inspired twist. Crafted on a crisp, golden crust, this pizza is layered with creamy mozzarella, tangy Parmesan, and bursts of sweetness from juicy cherry tomatoes. Drizzled with olive oil for a perfectly indulgent finish and garnished with fragrant basil leaves, every slice is a symphony of textures and flavors. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this standout dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. Treat your taste buds to the ultimate blend of freshness and sophistication!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (approximately 12 ounces) Pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 8 ounces Shrimp (medium-sized, peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Cornmeal (optional, for pizza stone)
- 0.5 cups Pesto sauce
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
If using a pizza stone, sprinkle it with cornmeal to prevent sticking. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the preheated stone or baking sheet.
In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Spread the pesto sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto layer, followed by the grated Parmesan cheese.
Arrange the seasoned shrimp and halved cherry tomatoes evenly on top of the cheese.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the pizza for extra flavor.
Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Slice the pizza into 6-8 pieces and serve warm. Enjoy your Shrimp Pesto Pizza!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.7 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 5309 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.5 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.2 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1149 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1774 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
