Best 8 Skinny Pesto Shrimp Pizza Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, "skinny pesto shrimp pizza" stands as a masterpiece of flavor and health-consciousness. This delectable dish combines the tangy zest of pesto with the succulent sweetness of shrimp, all atop a crispy, thin crust. Not only is it a symphony of tastes, but it also caters to those seeking a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional pizza. With its abundance of fresh ingredients and lean protein, this pizza offers a guilt-free indulgence that will tantalize your taste buds without weighing you down. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for "skinny pesto shrimp pizza," ensuring a flavorful and wholesome experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and invigorated.

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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

SKINNY PESTO SHRIMP PIZZA



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50% less fat • 100% more fiber than the original recipe. The homemade whole wheat crust is fabulous. It's a cinch to make-you'll want it every pizza night!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 cup all-purpose flour
8 ounces cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, or 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
6 tablespoons refrigerated reduced-fat basil pesto
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yeast and the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in honey and olive oil. In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the all-purpose flour as you can.
  • Turn out dough 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 into a ball. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease an extra-large baking sheet or two small baking sheets; set aside. Punch down dough; divide dough in half. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough half 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.
  • Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/4 pizza, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 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

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.

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO PESTO PIZZA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

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
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

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.;
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • 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).

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).

PESTO CHICKEN OR SHRIMP PIZZA



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Came up with this one for pizza night...A hit with everyone in my family. Great with chicken or shrimp...whatever you have leftover. I think the balance of the savory pesto with the sweetness of tomato and caramelized onions turned out really nice. If you use a sweet onion such as Vidalia, you can omit the sugar. I used recipe #144195 with great results. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by little_wing

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 32m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 thin pizza crust
1 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or 1/2-3/4 cup raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, roasted and mashed
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/2 tablespoon sugar substitute or 1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 small tomatoes, seeded, halved and sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (or grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Melt 1 tbs butter over med-high heat until it starts to foam.
  • Sautee mushrooms 5-7 minutes or until softened. Remove and set aside.
  • Add reminaing 1 tbs of butter and onion to pan and stir. Cover and let cook about 5 minutes until onions soften.
  • Remove lid and let cook 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned and caramelized, stirring midway. Pour balsamic vinegar and sprinkle sugar over onions and stir to combine.
  • Meanwhile, spread roasted garlic over crust.
  • Spread pesto over crust.
  • Top with chicken or shrimp, onions, mushrooms, tomato and cheeses.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is brown and cheese is melted and bubbly and slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 284.9, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 12.7

Tips:

- To make a crispy and flavorful pizza crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Add some cornmeal to the dough for extra texture. - Use a food processor to quickly and easily make the pesto sauce. Add some arugula or spinach to the pesto for a boost of nutrients. - Choose lean protein sources for your pizza, such as shrimp, chicken, or tofu. - Use a variety of vegetables on your pizza to add color, flavor, and nutrition. - Don't overload the pizza with toppings, as this will make it soggy. - Bake the pizza at a high temperature for a short amount of time to get a crispy crust and melted cheese. - Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the cheese set and prevent the toppings from sliding off.

Conclusion:

With its crispy crust, flavorful pesto sauce, and lean protein and vegetable toppings, this skinny pesto shrimp pizza is a delicious and healthy meal option. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. You can also get creative with your toppings and make it your own. So next time you're craving pizza, give this skinny pesto shrimp pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

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