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Easy weeknight seafood pizza

Easy weeknight seafood pizza
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This Easy Weeknight Seafood Pizza recipe offers a quick and flavorful dinner option combining succulent seafood, melted cheese, and a crispy crust. Perfect for busy evenings, it blends fresh, vibrant flavors with simple ingredients to create a family-friendly meal that can be customized to suit various tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients

Base

  • Pizza dough: 1 ball (store-bought or homemade)
  • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons, divided

Seafood Toppings

  • Seafood mix: 8 ounces (shrimp, scallops, or a combination; fresh or thawed frozen)
  • Garlic cloves: 2, freshly minced

Cheese

  • Shredded mozzarella: 1 ½ cups
  • Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons, grated

Vegetables & Herbs

  • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
  • Fresh basil or parsley: ¼ cup, chopped (for garnish)

Seasonings & Extras

  • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Lightly oil your pizza stone or baking sheet and stretch out your pizza dough into a thin, even circle or rectangle. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready to give you that perfect golden crust.
  2. Sauté the seafood: In a skillet warmed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the minced garlic, quickly sauté your seafood mix just until opaque and fragrant—about 2-3 minutes—to lock in flavor without overcooking.
  3. Assemble the pizza: Brush the stretched dough lightly with the remaining olive oil. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and scatter a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese evenly over the dough. Distribute the sautéed seafood evenly, then scatter the halved cherry tomatoes on top. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest if using.
  4. Bake to perfection: Slide your pizza into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  5. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle fresh basil or parsley leaves over the top, slice it up, and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • Bake at a high temperature to ensure a crispy crust without drying out the seafood toppings.
  • Pre-cook seafood slightly to avoid releasing water and making the dough soggy.
  • Add fresh herbs after baking to keep their flavor bright and vibrant.
  • Avoid overloading the pizza with toppings to ensure even cooking.
  • Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes before slicing to keep cheese from sliding off.

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