Shrimp, Garlic and Pesto Pizza

Shrimp, Garlic and Pesto Pizza

from lovefoodies.com
25 min
1 servings

Shrimp, Garlic and Pesto Pizza. The combinations of flavors are absolutely wonderful! Easy to make and great for an easy dinner or to serve at parties

Ingredients

  • 1 Pizza Base of your choice
  • 1 cup Fresh Raw Shrimp / prawns, peeled and de-veined
  • 5 mushrooms sliced
  • 3 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Pesto, plus more for the topping if you wish
  • 6-8 leaves fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A squeeze of half a lemon or lime.

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 220C / 425 F

  2. 2

    If using your own pizza base, pre-bake it first for 10 minutes so it is half-baked. **** Please note if you are using a thick pizza base, the cook times will be a little longer so adjust accordingly.

  3. 3

    In a dish, add the olive oil, chopped basil, minced garlic, shrimps, and salmon or other seafood. Season with some ground black pepper & salt. Mix all together and set aside.

  4. 4

    Spread 2 tablespoons of pesto all over the base of the pizza, then distribute the shrimp, fish, and other toppings.

  5. 5

    Add the cheeses then with the oil and garlic the seafood was in, drizzle all over the top of the pizza, and also a few blobs of pesto if you wish.

  6. 6

    Place in the oven until cooked.

  7. 7

    When done, remove from the oven and sprinkle some more fresh chopped herbs and squeeze a little lemon or lime on the top and serve.