Shrimp Scampi Pizza (California Pizza Kitchen)

Name: Shrimp Scampi Pizza (California Pizza Kitchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: garlic shallot butter; 5 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup minced shallot; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1/3 cup Chardonnay wine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chicken base or 1 teaspoon bouillon cube; roasted garlic (I used about half this amount and it was still really good); 1/3 cup coarsely chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; for the pizza; 1 recipe pizza dough; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (a blend of mozzarella and parmesan or asiago is good); 1/4 white onion, sliced into 1/8 inch rings; 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise (I used smaller shrimp, left them whole and used twice as many); 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Servings: persons

garlic shallot butter
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1/3 cup Chardonnay wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chicken base or 1 teaspoon bouillon cube
roasted garlic (I used about half this amount and it was still really good)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
for the pizza
1 recipe pizza dough
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (a blend of mozzarella and parmesan or asiago is good)
1/4 white onion, sliced into 1/8 inch rings
12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise (I used smaller shrimp, left them whole and used twice as many)
2 teaspoons oregano
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

1
garlic shallot butter:
2
melt 1 T butter in a nonstick pan over medium high heat.
3
add shallot, garlic and thyme.
4
cook, stirring, till mixture is reduced to about 1/2 cup (toward end of reduction, reduce heat to low and stir frequently).
5
remove the pan from burner, quickly and thoroughly whisk in remaining 4 T butter.
6
roasted garlic:
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preheat oven to 325.
8
coat the coarsely chopped garlic with oil.
9
spread the pieces of garlic over the surface of a glass casserole or sheet pan.
10
roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the garlic begin to brown.
11
remove the garlic from the oven.
12
scrape up the garlic and redistribute it in a single layer to provde even browning.
13
return the garlic to oven for another 15 minutes.
14
remove from the oven when it is uniformly golden brown. set aside.
15
to make pizza:
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preheat oven to 425.
17
prepare dough.
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use a large spoon to spread garlic shallot butter over surface of the crust, within the rim.
19
spread mozzarella over the butter sauce.
20
evenly distribute the onions and roasted garlic over the cheese.
21
place shrimp, skin side up evenly over the cheese and toppings.
22
transfer pizza to preheated oven, bake till crust is crispy and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
23
the shrimp should be opaque and cooked through.
24
when pizza is fully cooked, carefully remove from the oven, sprinkle oregano and parsley over the cheese.
25
slice and serve.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: garlic shallot butter, 5 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup minced shallot, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi Pizza (California Pizza Kitchen) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!