Best 7 Prawn Pesto Pizza Recipes

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Prawn pesto pizza is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the briny sweetness of prawns with the aromatic freshness of pesto. A combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese adds a creamy and nutty flavor, while a crispy pizza crust provides a satisfying foundation for all the toppings. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality prawn pesto pizza that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PESTO SHRIMP PIZZA



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This enticing seafood pizza boasts a crispy whole-wheat and cornmeal crust that's sweetened with just a touch of honey.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Shrimp Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup whole-wheat flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
¼ teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto, divided
½ cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine yeast and warm water in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in honey and olive oil. Combine whole-wheat flour, cornmeal, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in yeast mixture. Stir in as much of the all-purpose flour as you can.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 4 minutes total). Shape dough in a ball. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an extra large baking sheet or two small baking sheets; set aside. Punch dough down; divide dough in half. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll each dough half on a lightly floured surface into a 10- to 12-inch oval. Transfer to prepared baking sheet(s). Prick dough oval with a fork. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • If desired, halve shrimp lengthwise. Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the pesto to coat. Spread the remaining 4 tablespoons pesto over baked crusts. Top with shrimp; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes more or until bubbly. Cut each pizza into six slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 388.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h42m

Yield 4 individual pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus additional for kneading and dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing dough
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
Grilled Shrimp, recipe follows
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 2 teaspoons oil, and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and put in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and set aside half for another use or for the Red Chile-White Anchovy Caesar Salad Pizza. Then divide the half into 4 balls. Roll each ball into 8-inch circles. Brush each circle with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to each pizza and grill until the cheese is just melted. Remove from the grill and spread a few tablespoons of the cilantro pesto over each pizza. Top each pizza with 4 shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
  • Put all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
  • Preheat the grill to high. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with enough olive oil to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Remove from grill and keep warm until ready to use.

PESTO PIZZA



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A great alternative to your regular pizza.

Provided by SKWms

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
½ cup pesto
1 ripe tomato, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained
½ small red onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Spread pesto on pizza crust. Top with tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, red onions, artichoke hearts and feta cheese.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 936.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SHRIMP PESTO PIZZA



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

Provided by Colbys Mom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough
12 ounces cooked shrimp, medium size
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 cup pre-made refrigerated pesto sauce
2 ounces garlic and herb goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pizza dough according to directions.
  • Toss shrimp with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • When the pizza crust directions call for it, spread the pesto onto the crust.
  • Top with crumbled goat cheese.
  • Top with shrimp.
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  • Cook for 10-12 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 167.9, Carbohydrate 0.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 8.9

PRAWN PESTO PIZZA



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Make and share this Prawn Pesto Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Baz231

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 1 large pizza, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -2 tablespoon pesto sauce
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 -2 roma tomato, sliced
6 -10 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
6 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips
10 medium green prawns, no heads, no tails, deveined and cut in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • Spread pesto evenly over the pizza base, according to your taste.
  • Lightly cover with some of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Place tomato slices over the cheese, evenly spaced.
  • Distribute olive slices and sun-dried tomato strips evenly over the pizza.
  • Lightly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pizza again.
  • Place the prawn halves, cut side down, over the top of the pizza.
  • Transfer to the preheated Pizza Maker machine (or to a very hot oven) and cook until the crust is crisp and golden and the prawn is opaque and cooked through (8 to 10 minutes).
  • When the pizza is ready, remove, cut into pieces and serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 2h14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading and dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing the bowl
Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
Grilled Shrimp, recipe follows
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the grill to medium-high.

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and oil and stir until combined. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil, add the dough, and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half. Divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread a few tablespoons of the Cilantro Pesto over each pizza, top with a few slices of buffalo mozzarella, and then top with 4 shrimp and cilantro leaves. Place the pizza on the grill until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Brush each shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through (shrimp will be opaque and turn pink).

SHRIMP AND PESTO PIZZA



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In a departure from the standard pizza toppings, grilled dough is spread with basil pesto and scattered with shrimp, sliced tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan. No grill? No problem. Cook this dough in a cast-iron skillet over high heat, or on a preheated sheet pan or pizza stone in a 500-degree oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch pizza

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons basil pesto
3 ounces grilled shrimp
2 small tomatoes, sliced
1/4 small red onion, sliced
shaved Parmesan
Basic Grilled Pizza Dough
Herb Oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat it up:Set up a grill with heat source, coals or gas, on one side over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill.
  • Stretch it:On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll 1 piece Basic Grilled Pizza Dough or 4 ounces store-bought dough into a 10-inch-long oval or other desired shape. Brush one side lightly with Herb Oil or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill it:Using your hands, place dough, oiled side down, directly over heat source. Brush dough with herb oil or olive oil and cook until underside is lightly charred and bubbles form all over top, 1 to 2 minutes. With tongs, flip dough and cook until lightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes. Slide dough to cooler side of grill.
  • Top it:Top with pesto, shrimp, tomatoes, onion, and Parmesan; cover grill. Cook until cheese melts and toppings are heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality olive oil for the pesto. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the pizza.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the basil and pine nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • If you're using frozen prawns, be sure to thaw them completely before using them.
  • Don't overcrowd the pizza with toppings. This will make it soggy.
  • Bake the pizza at a high temperature so that the crust gets crispy.

Conclusion:

Prawn pesto pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With its flavorful pesto sauce, succulent prawns, and crispy crust, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give prawn pesto pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

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