Sarasota's English Muffin Shrimp Pizzas Recipe

Name: Sarasota's English Muffin Shrimp Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp (grilled); ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 English muffins, split in half; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 cups queso fresco, crumbled queso anejo, mild goat cheese, paneer, ricotta silata, jack cheese (according to cooks thesaurus as a sub, mix equal parts cottage cheese and feta cheese, farmer cheese); 16 tablespoons green chili salsa (1 tablespoon per muffin half); 1 cup black olives, cut in half (more or less, according to your taste); ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp (grilled)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 English muffins, split in half
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups queso fresco, crumbled queso anejo, mild goat cheese, paneer, ricotta silata, jack cheese (according to cooks thesaurus as a sub, mix equal parts cottage cheese and feta cheese, farmer cheese)
16 tablespoons green chili salsa (1 tablespoon per muffin half)
1 cup black olives, cut in half (more or less, according to your taste)
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Shrimp Marinade -- Mix the cumin, chili powder and olive oil in a small baggie and add the shrimp.
2
Just marinade 2-3 hours, at least 1 hour.
3
Grilling -- I prefer to grill the shrimp on a outdoor or inside grill if possible.
4
You could also broil or even pan saute, but grilling to me works best.
5
They only take just a couple of minutes.
6
Just until they start to curl and start to turn pink.
7
Remove, let cool slightly, and then rough chop.
8
You could easily make these ahead of time.
9
Muffins -- Slice them in half and then just toast under the broiler until slightly brown.
10
They will take just a minute and watch them carefully.
11
Cheese -- In a small bowl, mix both cheeses so you always get a good blend of both cheese when you add it to your muffins.
12
Toppings -- Top each muffin with a tablespoon of the salsa verde (green salsa), then 1/2 of the cheese, shrimp, olives, cilantro, a few red pepper flakes, and the other 1/2 of the cheese.
13
Place on a baking sheet.
14
Bake -- 400 degrees in the oven on the middle rack for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the muffins are golden brown.
15
Serve -- Garnish with any leftover cilantro if you want and just enjoy them.
16
Serve with a good bowl of soup for a nice dinner.

522

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shrimp (grilled), ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sarasota's English Muffin Shrimp Pizzas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Sarasota's English Muffin Shrimp Pizzas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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