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?
2TablespoonsLemon JuiceThis is around ¾ of the juice of one lemon
1PoundShrimpAround 15
1.5CupsMozzarella CheeseShredded
½CupParmesan CheeseGrated
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.
Tips
Feel free to use a premade crust. Did you know many pizzerias will sell you their dough for just a few bucks?!
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.
Cook your shrimp first. Raw shrimp should not be cooked on top of the pizza.
For the crispiest crust bake on a pizza stone or preheated sheet pan.
Garnish: Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a lemon wedge for squeezing.