Italian Shrimp Scampi Pizza Recipe

Name: Italian Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 lb raw shrimp, cleaned, shelled and deveined; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup white wine; juice and zest from 1 lemon; 12 inches prepared pizza crust; 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated); ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan regianno cheese; 5 large basil leaves, chopped; olive oil

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lb raw shrimp, cleaned, shelled and deveined
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ cup white wine
juice and zest from 1 lemon
12 inches prepared pizza crust
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan regianno cheese
5 large basil leaves, chopped
olive oil

1
Pre-heat the oven to 425F degrees.
2
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
3
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter and olive oil over a medium flame; add the red pepper flakes and garlic, saute' for about 1 minute.
4
Transfer the shrimp to the skillet and saute' until just cooked, about 1-3 minutes per side.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Remove the shrimp from the skillet; set aside.
7
To the butter and garlic mixture in the skillet, add the wine, lemon juice and zest; bring to a boil.
8
Simmer the liquid until reduced by about half, about 3-5 minutes.
9
Add the remaining butter, wait for it to melt and turn off the heat.
10
Place the pizza crust on the prepared baking sheet, brush with some butter from skillet.
11
Evenly spread the butter and garlic mixture over the pizza crust, add the shrimp and sprinkle with mozarella, Parmesan, and chopped basil leaves.
12
Drizzle olive oil over the top.
13
Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
14
Let stand several minutes before slicing; serve with a freshly tossed green salad and a glass of your favorite Cavit Riesling or Cavit Merlot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional), and more.

Yes, Italian Shrimp Scampi Pizza falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Shrimp Scampi Pizza

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