Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Tender buttery shrimp and plenty of melty cheese come together in this unique shrimp scampi pizza.  Can you believe this gourmet meal is ready in less than 30 minutes?

We love shrimp scampi, and this is a fun new way to enjoy it. Shrimp is usually in my freezer already for quick meals like Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Shrimp.

This easy recipe features a mouthwatering garlic sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and of course tons of cheese. I like using my crispy homemade pizza crust, but you could use a store-bought crust too. 

I Love This Recipe Because

• The Crust: Crispy on the outside yet airy on the inside. Bonus: No rising required!
• Double Duty: The shrimp sauce becomes the pizza saucing saving you time and a dirty dish.
• Quick and Easy: This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Perfect For

• Pizza Fridays: Ready faster than you can get delivery
• Date Night
• Watching sports

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Pizza Yeast: Pizza yeast (Or Instant Yeast) works immediately without any rise time. It makes make the pizza easier to shape and stretch. Look for it in the baking aisle.
• Flour: Measure your flour by using a spoon to scoop it into your measuring cup. Dipping the cup into the flour canister often leads to overmeasuring.
• Water: Use warm, but not hot water. It should feel like bathwater. 
• Shrimp: I used 15 medium frozen peeled and deveined shrimp. Smaller is better here as you want to be able to eat them in one bite.
• Garlic: Use fresh not jarred garlic for the best flavor.
• Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice. To get the most juice from your lemon roll it on the counter or microwave for 30 seconds.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Shred your own cheese if possible. Preshredded blends contain anti-caking agents which can lead to a grainy texture after melting. Bonus: You get more bang for your buck!
• Parmigiano Reggiano: This sweet nutty cheese can only be legally produced in certain areas of Italy. Look for it in the specialty cheese department. Regular parm is a good substitute.

How To Make Shrimp Scampi Pizza

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1. Make the Crust: Combine yeast, water, and sugar. Stir in oil and salt. Mix in dry ingredients.
2. Knead: Knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
3. Make the Sauce: Melt butter and garlic. 
4. Cook Shrimp: Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side.
5. Top: Top pizza with sauce, shrimp, and cheese. 

How To Tell When Shrimp Is Done

Overcooking leads to tough chewy shrimp.

Check for doneness by:

• Looking at the Color: Raw shrimp is gray. When it is fully cooked it should turn a nice light pink color.
• Watching the Tails: They should curl slightly.
• Using a Thermometer: Shrimp is fully cooked at 145 degrees F.

Leftovers

• Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Avoid the microwave which can make the pizza soggy.
  • Reheat in the oven at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes.
  • Reheat in a lightly oiled skillet for 3-5 minutes.

Tips

1. Feel free to use a premade crust. Did you know many pizzerias will sell you their dough for just a few bucks?!
2. Activate Your Yeast: Allow your yeast to “eat” the sugar in the warm water for a few minutes. Don’t add salt at this time as it can potentially kill off the yeast.
3. Cook your shrimp first. Raw shrimp should not be cooked on top of the pizza.
4. For the crispiest crust bake on a pizza stone or preheated sheet pan.
5. Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a lemon wedge for squeezing.

More Pizzas To Try

Crab Rangoon Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza 

Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

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Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Tender buttery shrimp and plenty of melty cheese come together in this unique shrimp scampi pizza.  Can you believe this gourmet meal is ready in less than 30 minutes?

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 Slices

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Dough

• ▢ 2 ¼ Cups Flour
• ▢ ¼ Ounce Pizza Yeast
• ▢ 1 ½ Teaspoons Sugar
• ▢ ¾ Teaspoon Salt
• ▢ ⅔ Cup Warm Water
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Pizza

• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Butter
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ▢ 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice This is around ¾ of the juice of one lemon
• ▢ 1 Pound Shrimp Around 15
• ▢ 1.5 Cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
• ▢ ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

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Instructions

For the Dough

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in salt and oil. Add flour a little at a time.
• Knead for 4-6 minutes or until no longer sticky. Roll into a circle.

For the Pizza

• In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in garlic and shrimp and cook for around 1 minute per side.
• Stir in lemon, and remove the shrimp. Pour sauce over the prepared crust.
• Top with cheese and then shrimp. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Pizza Yeast: Look for it in the baking aisle.
• Flour: Measure your flour by using a spoon to scoop it into your measuring cup. Dipping the cup into the flour canister often leads to overmeasuring.
• Water: Use warm, but not hot water. It should feel like bathwater. 
• Shrimp: I used 15 medium frozen peeled and deveined shrimp. Smaller is better here as you want to be able to eat them in one bite.
• Garlic: Use fresh not jarred garlic for the best flavor.
• Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice. To get the most juice from your lemon roll it on the counter or microwave for 30 seconds.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Shred your own cheese if possible. Preshredded blends contain anti-caking agents which can lead to a grainy texture after melting. Bonus: You get more bang for your buck!
• Parmigiano Reggiano: This sweet nutty cheese can only be legally produced in certain areas of Italy. Look for it in the specialty cheese department. Regular parm is a good substitute.

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Tips

1. Feel free to use a premade crust. Did you know many pizzerias will sell you their dough for just a few bucks?!
2. Activate Your Yeast: Allow your yeast to "eat" the sugar in the warm water for a few minutes. Don't add salt at this time as it can potentially kill off the yeast.
3. Cook your shrimp first. Raw shrimp should not be cooked on top of the pizza.
4. For the crispiest crust bake on a pizza stone or preheated sheet pan.
5. Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a lemon wedge for squeezing.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 496mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg

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