Shrimp Scampi Pizza
My shrimp scampi pizza features tender buttery shrimp and plenty of melty cheese. Can you believe this gourmet pizza is ready in less than 30 minutes?
We love using pizza as a blank canvas for unique flavors. We've previously shared bacon cheeseburger pizza and Crab Rangoon Pizza. Our latest creation is this shrimp scampi pizza. 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. It's perfect for date night in, watching sports, or making pizza at home on Friday night.
This Shrimp Scampi Pizza Tastes Like Summer on a Plate
I usually keep frozen shrimp on hand for easy meals like Fried Rice and Honey Walnut Shrimp.
I Love This Recipe Because:
- It Has a Crispy, NEVER Soggy Crust: Crispy on the outside yet airy on the inside. Bonus: No rising required!
- The Sauce Does Double Duty: The shrimp sauce becomes the pizza sauce saving you time and dishes
- It's Quick and Easy: Ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Pizza Yeast: Pizza yeast (also called Instant Yeast) works immediately without any rise time. It also helps the dough stretch and hold its shape.
- Look for it in the baking aisle near the regular yeast.
- Sugar: Don't leave this out; it helps activate the yeast.
- 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.
- You can also use precooked shrimp if desired.
- 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, roll it on the counter and microwave it for 30 seconds.
- Mozzarella Cheese: If possible, shred your own cheese. 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 regions of Italy. Look for it in the specialty cheese department.
- Regular parm is a good substitute.
Measure Your Flour Correctly
Scoop flour into your measuring cup with a spoon. Then, level off with a knife. Dipping the cup into the flour canister often leads to using too much.
How To Make Shrimp Scampi Pizza
- Make the Crust: Combine yeast, water, and sugar. Stir in oil and salt. Mix in dry ingredients.
- Knead: Knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter and garlic.
- Cook Shrimp: Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Top: Top pizza with sauce, shrimp, and cheese.
How Can I Tell When Shrimp Is Done?
Look at the Color: Raw shrimp is gray. When it is fully cooked, it should turn a light pink color.
Watch the Tails: They should curl slightly.
Use a Thermometer: Shrimp is fully cooked at 145 degrees F.
Avoid overcooking, which can lead to tough chewy shrimp.
Can I Make The Dough In Advance?
Make up to 1 day in advance. Bring to room temp. before rolling out.
️Krystle's Tips️
- Activate Your Yeast: Allow your yeast to "eat" the sugar in the warm water for a few minutes. Don't add salt now, as it can kill off the yeast. Be sure to water is warm, but not too warm. It should feel like baby bathwater.
- Cook your shrimp first. Raw shrimp should be cooked before being put on the top of the pizza. Do not use raw shrimp. Avoid overcooking, as they'll cook a bit more in the oven. Overcooking causes them to be tough and rubbery.
- Crispy Crust: Bake on a pizza stone. If you don't have one, use a preheated sheet pan instead.
- Place a pan on the rack below your pizza to catch any drippings or cheese that falls off.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a lemon wedge for squeezing.
Did you know?
Skip the store-bought crust. Many pizzerias will sell you their dough for just a few bucks?!
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📖 Recipe
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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Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 318kcal
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 ½ 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
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- Pizza Yeast: Pizza yeast (also called Instant Yeast) works immediately without any rise time. It also helps the dough stretch and hold its shape.
Sugar: Don't leave this out; it helps activate the yeast.Flour: Scoop flour into your measuring cup with a spoon. Then, level off with a knife. - Dipping the cup into the flour canister often leads to using too much.
- 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.
- Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemon juice. To get the most juice from your lemon roll, roll it on the counter and microwave it for 30 seconds.
- Mozzarella Cheese: If possible, shred your own cheese. Preshredded blends contain anti-caking agents, which can lead to a grainy texture after melting.
- Parmigiano Reggiano: Regular parm is a good substitute.
- Pizza Yeast: Pizza yeast (also called Instant Yeast) works immediately without any rise time. It also helps the dough stretch and hold its shape.
- Activate Your Yeast: Allow your yeast to "eat" the sugar in the warm water for a few minutes. Don't add salt now, as it can kill off the yeast.
- Cook your shrimp first. Raw shrimp should not be cooked on top of the pizza. Avoid overcooking, as they'll cook a bit more in the oven.
- Crispy Crust: Bake on a pizza stone. If you don't have one, use a preheated sheet pan instead.
- Place a pan on the rack below your pizza to catch any drippings or cheese that falls off.
- 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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I have tried shrimp scampi pizza for the first time. Fell in love with it. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
What a delicious twist to pizza! This pizza was a hit served as an appetizer!
Recently got onto making my own pizza bases but your recipe has been the best so far. Love a good seafood version too. Was yum!
I was blown away by the shrimp scampi pizza! The shrimp were tender and buttery, perfectly complemented by the generous amount of melty cheese. What's even more impressive is that this gourmet pizza was ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a quick and delicious meal that feels like a special treat. Highly recommend!
What a unique and delicious pizza recipe! It reminds me of pizza we'd find at a gourmet pizza restaurant. The shrimp was a wonderful topping and the crust turned out great. I did sprinkle some fresh parsley on top of the baked pizza along with fresh lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again!
Everyone loved this shrimp scampi pizza! It was really good and very easy to make!
This pizza was absolutely delicious! It was so flavorful and impressive, and the garlic sauce was perfect! We also love the quick and easy prep! So glad I tried this, and need to try it again soon!
This looks delicious! We are vegetarians, and I think your recipe would be perfect with mushrooms or veggies.
Yum. I love shrimp scampi and pizza. So I will definitely have to give this pizza combo a try.
For those who can eat shrimp, I'm sure this sounds like a great dinner idea. It looks fairly simple to make.
This is a fancy pizza! And it has the combo I like! It's definitely the best pizza ever!
My kids are going to love this! This looks absolutely delicious and tasty!
Shrimp scampi is one of my favorite dishes to cook and eat. I would never think to turn it into a pizza. What a fun idea!
This pizza looks amazing. I've never had it this way before. I certainly need to try this out though.
My kids would be a fan of this pizza. They are all about shrimp!