Best 4 Shrimp Scampi Pizza Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a culinary masterpiece: Shrimp Scampi Pizza. This delectable dish combines the best of both worlds – the succulent taste of shrimp scampi and the crispy, cheesy goodness of pizza. Picture succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, nestled atop a crispy pizza crust, and showered with a generous blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. This detailed recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this restaurant-quality meal at home. Embark on this culinary journey and treat yourself and your loved ones to an unforgettable dining experience.

In addition to the classic Shrimp Scampi Pizza, this article offers variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. For those seeking a lighter option, there's a recipe for Shrimp Scampi Flatbread, made with a thin and crispy crust. Seafood enthusiasts will delight in the Lobster Scampi Pizza, where succulent lobster meat takes center stage. Vegetarians can rejoice with the Veggie Scampi Pizza, featuring an array of colorful vegetables sautéed in a flavorful scampi sauce. And for those with dietary restrictions, there's a gluten-free Shrimp Scampi Pizza, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable treat. With so many options to choose from, this article has something for every palate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN)



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This is a fun way to eat shrimp scampi, from the The California Pizza Kitchen Cookbook. Prep time does not include time to make dough (a nice sturdy pizza dough is good for this - one that can hold up to being coated with a butter sauce without going limp and spilling the shrimp!)

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     European

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
1/3 cup coarsely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1318.6, Fat 99.2, SaturatedFat 59.2, Cholesterol 394.8, Sodium 2206.4, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 58.2

INDIVIDUAL SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12-oz) package of SeaPak Shrimp Scampi
1 pound store bought pizza dough, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1 cup diced grape or cherry tomatoes
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare scampi according to package directions and keep warm. Spray two large baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Divide the pizza dough into 4 equal pieces, and using your hands, stretch each into a 6-inch pizza crust. Place the crusts on the baking sheets. Brush some of the warm scampi juice on each of the dough discs and top with the diced tomatoes. Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the sheets from top to bottom to ensure even cooking. After 15 minutes remove from the oven and divide the shrimp scampi between the 4 pizzas. Top each with mozzarella cheese and put back in the oven for another 3-5 minutes. In a small bowl, toss the Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and arugula. Remove the pizzas from the oven (the crust should be a golden brown). Top each pizza with the arugula mixture and serve.

SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA



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I love a good garlicky pizza! I love that this has the sauce poured on top before baking. It really keeps the shrimp from drying out and enhances the garlic flavor.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups unbleached flour
3 cloves whole unpeeled garlic
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup grated romano cheese
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • For dough:.
  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in water and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Add oil and salt.
  • With dough hook mix onlow, adding flour slowly until sot ball forms.
  • Knead with machine for 3-4 minutes.
  • Knead by hand on lightly floured surface to a smooth ball.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl (use olive oil).
  • Cover and let stand until almost doubled.
  • While dough is rising, place garlic on a baking sheet, and drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on each bulb.
  • Roast at 375 degree oven until entire bulb is soft (20 minutes).
  • Let cool.
  • Remove cloves from the husks.
  • Mash garlic into a paste.
  • Punch down the the dough.
  • Stretch to fit a well-oiled 15 inch round deep pizza pan.
  • Let rise 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Brush pizza with olive oil.
  • Spread with garlci paste and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven.
  • While dough is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons oil in frying pan.
  • Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove shrimp.
  • Add garlic and pepper to pan and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add wine.
  • Simmer until wine is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Add parsley.
  • Arrange shrimp on top of pizza.
  • Pour sauce over shrimp.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, until bottom is light brown.
  • Let it set for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 90.6, Sodium 855.7, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 16.8

SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA



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Make and share this Shrimp Scampi Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 1 12-inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 shallot, peeled, halved through the stem and thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning pizza
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning pizza
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb fresh pizza dough
cornmeal, for dusting pizza peel
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup chopped chives (garnish)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees with pizza stone on bottom rack.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and shallots until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in white wine, heavy cream, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until about 2-3 tablespoons of liquid remain. Stir in shrimp and cook until just starting to look pink, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Roll or stretch out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and place on a cornmeal dusted pizza peel. Top with shrimp, 5-6 dollops of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, dried thyme and season with salt and pepper. Transfer pizza preheated pizza stone and bake until cheese is bubbling and crust is browned and crisp.
  • Top with chives and tomatoes and cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1249.6, Fat 90.5, SaturatedFat 54.5, Cholesterol 581.3, Sodium 3058.4, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 78.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to devein and clean the shrimp before cooking.
  • Cook the shrimp until it is cooked through but not overcooked.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the garlic! It adds a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to add flavor to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings.
  • Serve the pizza hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Shrimp scampi pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is sure to please everyone at your table. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp, or to make a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its creamy garlic sauce, succulent shrimp, and melty cheese, shrimp scampi pizza is a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give shrimp scampi pizza a try!

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