shrimp pizza

Name: Shrimp Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BÉCHAMEL SAUCE (ADAPTED FOR THIS RECIPE); 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 tablespoon(s) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk, room temperature; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns); 1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped dill; ## PIZZA; 2 14-inch pizza doughs; 1 cup(s) red onions, diced; 1/2 cup(s) green peppers, diced; 1/2 cup(s) red peppers, diced; 3 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, grated and divided; lemon zest, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot or smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped parsley, for garnish; ## SHRIMP MIXTURE; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 pound(s) large shrimp or prawns, peeled, deveined, patted dry and halved; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Apr 10, 2025

Colorful and delicious, this delightful recipe brings a new level of yumminess to pizza night!

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A delicious Shrimp Pizza ready to be enjoyed!

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

BÉCHAMEL SAUCE (ADAPTED FOR THIS RECIPE)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
PIZZA
2 14-inch pizza doughs
1 cup red onions, diced
1/2 cup green peppers, diced
1/2 cup red peppers, diced
3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated and divided
lemon zest, to taste
1/2 teaspoon hot or smoked paprika
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, for garnish
SHRIMP MIXTURE
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound large shrimp or prawns, peeled, deveined, patted dry and halved
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

How To Make shrimp pizza

Step 1

BÉCHAMEL SAUCE... In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter. When melted, add flour and whisk constantly for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk in milk; season with pepper and dill. Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
Step 3

Remove from the heat to allow to cool.
Step 4

PIZZA... Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Step 5

Evenly spread the béchamel sauce on the pizza doughs, leaving about 1 inch from the edge.
Step 6

Add red onions and peppers. Divide 1 cup of mozzarella cheese between the two pies.
Step 7

Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes. Meanwhile make the shrimp mixture…
Step 8

Remove pizza from the oven and evenly place shrimp on top; grate lemon zest over.
Step 9

Divide the remaining 2 cups of cheese between the pies and sprinkle on paprika.
Step 10

Transfer to the 500 degrees F preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Step 11

Remove from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh chopped parsley.
Step 12

SHRIMP MIXTURE... In a skillet over medium heat, add butter and oil. When it starts sizzling, add shrimp, garlic, and lemon juice. Quickly sauté the ingredients for only 1 minute.
Step 13

Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl; set aside.
Step 14

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