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Blackened Shrimp Pizza

Crispy pizza crust topped with spicy blackened shrimp, garlic, a mix of mozzarella and gouda cheese, onions, and pepperoncini.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 8 Slices or 1, 14 inch pizza

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 Pound Peeled and Deveined Raw Shrimp
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil

For the Pizza:

  • 16 Ounces Prepared Pizza dough at room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves very thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Cup Double Cream Gouda Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/3 Cup Sliced Red Onion
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled Sliced Pepperoncini
  • 2 Green Onions white and light green chopped
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for topping
  • Squeeze of Lemon juice right before slicing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a large pizza pan in the oven to heat up while you prepare the toppings.
  2. Add the blackening seasonings to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  3. Place shrimp on a small plate. Dust with all the seasoning. Use your hands to rub the seasoning into each shrimp.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a small skillet over high heat for one minute. Add the shrimp once the oil is shimmering. Sear on one side for two minutes. Remove from heat and add back to a plate off to the side.
  5. Once the oven is preheated, remove the pan. Gently pull the pizza dough out into a 12 inch circle and carefully spread over the pizza pan.
  6. Top with olive oil and garlic. Use your hands to rub the oil and garlic all over the dough.
  7. Top with 1/2 the onions and peppers. Cover with the cheese. Top off with remaining onions, peppers, and shrimp. Dust the whole pizza with the parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in the oven for 12014 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
  9. Once baked, remove from oven, and top with crushed red pepper flakes and green onion. Let cool for a minute or two before slicing. Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice over the whole pizza before serving.