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A Twist on Pizza Night: Pesto Shrimp Pizza

Try Pesto Shrimp Pizza a fancy and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This gourmet pizza topped with pesto & shrimp will leave you craving more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pesto, Pesto Pizza, Shrimp
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Sheet Puff Pastry
  • 1 Cup Pesto
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 12 Large Shrimp
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Lemon
  • ½ Cup Feta Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Remove shells from shrimp. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Remove puff pastry from freezer 20 minutes before needed. When the pastry is at room temperature, unfold it and place it on a baking sheet.
  • Cook the shrimp. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan. Add the shrimp. Sprinkle on the salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Flip the shrimp. Add the juice from ½ a Lemon (about 1 ½ Tablespoons of Lemon juice). Cook the shrimp until they are a nice pink color. Remove from heat.
  • Spread the pesto over the puff pastry.
  • Place the cooked shrimp on top of the pesto.
  • Sprinkle on the feta cheese and the parmesan cheese.
  • Place the pizza in a preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust has puffed up and browned.
  • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes before cutting.
  • Enjoy!!!!

Notes

NOTE:  The nutrition values are based on our pesto recipe.  Click here for the recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg