Shrimp Scampi Pizza

5 from 21 votes

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?

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 14

Total Time 22

Servings 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 ½ Cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

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

- 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.

Tips

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.

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