Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Pizza Recipe

Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Pizza

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 4 servings
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings)
  Calories: 776 | Total Fat: 53 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 1 g | Protein: 27 g | Cholesterol: 91 mg | Sodium: 633 mg

• Total: 2 hr 15 min
• Prep: 25 min
• Inactive: 1 hr 35 min
• Cook: 15 min

Pizza Dough Ingredients:

• 1 (1/4-ounce) packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 3/4 cup water heated to 105-115 degrees F
• 1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, additional for kneading and dredging
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for coating the bowl
• Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
• 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, sliced thin
• Grilled Shrimp, recipe follows
• Fresh cilantro sprigs, for topping

Cilantro Pesto Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Grilled Shrimp Ingredients:

• 16 large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pizza Dough Instructions:

1. Fire up your kitchen adventure! In a small bowl, whisk the yeast into 1/4 cup warm water (105-115F) and let it bloom for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups flour with salt. Add the yeast mixture, remaining water, and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Oil a bowl with 1 teaspoon olive oil, add the dough, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, 1-1 1/2 hours.
2. Preheat your grill to high. Punch down the dough, divide into 4 balls, and roll each into an 8-inch round. Brush with oil and grill until golden on both sides. Spread with Cilantro Pesto, top with mozzarella slices, 4 grilled shrimp per pizza, and fresh cilantro. Grill until cheese bubbles and melts. Slice and savor the explosion of flavors!

Cilantro Pesto Instructions:

1. Blend cilantro, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil in a food processor until vibrant and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This zesty pesto will elevate your pizza to gourmet heights!

Grilled Shrimp Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Toss shrimp in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill 1-2 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and perfectly charred. These juicy shrimp are the star of your pizza masterpiece!