Shrimp Sweet Onion and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza
Elevate your pizza night with this Shrimp Sweet Onion and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pizza, a gourmet creation perfect for seafood lovers and flavor enthusiasts alike. This recipe combines tender, pan-seared shrimp with velvety caramelized onions and a luscious homemade roasted red pepper pesto, crafted with fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, and pine nuts. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and baked to golden perfection, this pizza offers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors. Using a preheated pizza stone ensures a crispy crust, while the layer of pesto adds a vibrant twist to traditional pizza sauce. Ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a culinary adventure, this 50-minute recipe is a must-try for fans of artisan pizza.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza dough
- 12 medium Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large Sweet onion
- 2 pieces Roasted red pepper
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Slice the sweet onion thinly. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and cook the onions with a pinch of salt until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
To prepare the roasted red pepper pesto, combine roasted red peppers, basil leaves, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper for easy maneuvering.
Spread a thin, even layer of the roasted red pepper pesto over the pizza dough, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges.
Scatter the caramelized onions over the pesto layer, followed by the cooked shrimp.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza.
Using oven mitts, carefully transfer the pizza (with the parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1163 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 509 mg | 11% | |
*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.
