Pesto And Shrimp Pizza Recipes

SHRIMP PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• Cook pizza dough according to directions.
• Toss shrimp with oregano, salt, and pepper.
• When the pizza crust directions call for it, spread the pesto onto the crust.
• Top with crumbled goat cheese.
• Top with shrimp.
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Cook for 10-12 more minutes.

PESTO SHRIMP PIZZA

Steps:

• Combine yeast and warm water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in honey and olive oil. Combine whole-wheat flour, cornmeal, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Stir in as much of the all-purpose flour as you can.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 4 minutes total). Shape dough in a ball. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an extra large baking sheet or two small baking sheets; set aside. Punch dough down; divide dough in half. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll each dough half on a lightly floured surface into a 10- to 12-inch oval. Transfer to prepared baking sheet(s). Prick dough oval with a fork. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
• If desired, halve shrimp lengthwise. Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto to coat. Spread the remaining 4 tablespoons pesto over baked crusts. Top with shrimp; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes more or until bubbly. Cut each pizza into six slices.

SHRIMP PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• pesto:.
• combine basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic in food processor with steel knife attachment; process at high speed; stop frequently to scrape down sides of bowl, till contents are well blended.
• transfer to small bowl and blend in cheese by hand.
• when thoroughly blended, cover closely with clear plastic wrap and set aside in refrigerator (allow to come to room temperature before assembling pizza).
• to make pizza:.
• preheat oven to 425.
• prepare dough.
• use the back of a spoon to spread pesto evenly over the surface of the prepared dough, within the rim.
• cover the pesto with all but 1/2 cup of the cheese.
• place tomato slices over the cheese, evenly spaced, about 1 inch apart.
• distribute sun dried tomato strips and olive slices over the tomatoes.
• sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of cheese over the other ingredients. place shrimp halves, skin side up over the top of the pizza.
• transfer the pizza to the preheated oven; bake till crust is crisp and golden and cheese is bubbly in center, about 15 minutes.
• the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through.

SHRIMP, SWEET ONION, AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• To make the roasted red pepper pesto (this is optional but highly recommemded), process the garlic and salt in a food processor until garlic is minced.
• Add in the roasted red peppers, parmesan, basil, olive oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes; process until smooth; use immediately or transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• To make the pizza: position an oven rack in the center of the oven and place a baking stone (if using one) on the rack; preheat oven to 500°.
• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Remove the boboli crust from the plastic bag and save the packet of tomato sauce for another time.
• Place the pizza crust on a pizza screen, pizza pan, or rimless baking sheed, or on a pizza peel ready to slide directly onto the baking stone.
• Spread the pesto evenly over the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border.
• Scatter the onion and bell pepper over the sauce.
• Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
• Scatter the basil over the cheese; place the shrimp in a single layer over the cheese.
• Place the pizza in the oven on the rack or stone; bake about 10-12 minutes, until the crust is crisp and a deep golden brown, and the shrimp are pink and slightly curled.
• Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 2 teaspoons oil, and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and put in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and set aside half for another use or for the Red Chile-White Anchovy Caesar Salad Pizza. Then divide the half into 4 balls. Roll each ball into 8-inch circles. Brush each circle with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to each pizza and grill until the cheese is just melted. Remove from the grill and spread a few tablespoons of the cilantro pesto over each pizza. Top each pizza with 4 shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
• Put all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
• Preheat the grill to high. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with enough olive oil to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Remove from grill and keep warm until ready to use.

PESTO CHICKEN OR SHRIMP PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Melt 1 tbs butter over med-high heat until it starts to foam.
• Sautee mushrooms 5-7 minutes or until softened. Remove and set aside.
• Add reminaing 1 tbs of butter and onion to pan and stir. Cover and let cook about 5 minutes until onions soften.
• Remove lid and let cook 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned and caramelized, stirring midway. Pour balsamic vinegar and sprinkle sugar over onions and stir to combine.
• Meanwhile, spread roasted garlic over crust.
• Spread pesto over crust.
• Top with chicken or shrimp, onions, mushrooms, tomato and cheeses.
• Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is brown and cheese is melted and bubbly and slightly browned.