New York Shrimp Scampi Pizza | Homtone Pizza Oven

Product: https://homtone.com/products/10-in-1-electric-pizza-oven

Ingredients:

Pizza dough (8"-10")
Garlic butter sauce (homemade or store-bought, about 1/2 cup)
Fresh mozzarella slices (thinly sliced, about 6 oz)
Cooked shrimp pieces (about 12-15 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined)
Sliced garlic (2-3 cloves, thinly sliced)
Fresh parsley (chopped, about 1/4 cup)
Olive oil (extra virgin preferred, about 2 tablespoons)
Salt (preferably sea salt, to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Cornmeal (for dusting the pizza peel or baking sheet)

Instructions:

Step 1. Preheat the Oven:

Set your oven to 800℉. Allow it to preheat for at least 15 minutes to ensure the oven reaches the correct temperature. This high temperature is crucial for achieving the crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese characteristic of a New York-style pizza.

Step 2. Prepare the Shrimp:

If using raw shrimp, cook them beforehand. You can quickly sauté the shrimp in a little olive oil over medium-high heat until they turn pink and opaque. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow the shrimp to cool slightly before using.

Step 3. Prepare the Garlic:

Peel and thinly slice 2-3 cloves of garlic. Thinly slicing the garlic will help it cook evenly and release its flavor without burning.

Step 4. Prepare the Dough:

Take the pizza dough out of the refrigerator (if it was refrigerated) and let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to make it more manageable.
Lightly flour your work surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
Stretch the dough by hand to form a thin crust. Start from the center and work your way outwards, creating a thin, even crust. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Avoid using a rolling pin to preserve the air bubbles in the dough, which will give the crust its characteristic texture and crispiness.

Step 5. Shape the Dough:

If you have a pizza peel, lightly dust it with cornmeal to prevent the dough from sticking. If you don't have a pizza peel, you can use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Transfer the stretched dough to the prepared pizza peel or baking sheet.

Step 6. Add the Garlic Butter Sauce:

Spread a thin layer of garlic butter sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Use a spoon or a small spatula to apply the sauce evenly. Garlic butter sauce adds a rich, aromatic base for the other toppings. (Note: You can make your own garlic butter sauce by melting 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 cloves of minced garlic and a splash of olive oil. Cook until fragrant but not browned.)

Step 7. Layer the Cheese:

Add slices of fresh mozzarella evenly over the garlic butter sauce. Ensure the cheese covers the sauce completely, as this will help create a uniform melt and prevent the sauce from bubbling up excessively. The mozzarella should be thinly sliced to ensure it melts smoothly at the high temperature.

Step 8. Arrange the Shrimp and Garlic:

Arrange the cooked shrimp pieces evenly over the mozzarella cheese. Distribute them in a way that they are spread out but not overcrowded.
Scatter the thinly sliced garlic over the shrimp. The garlic will infuse the pizza with a rich, aromatic flavor.

Step 9. Season and Drizzle:

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and garlic. This adds a burst of fresh flavor and a pop of color.
Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the toppings. This adds a rich flavor and helps the crust achieve a beautiful golden-brown color.
Sprinkle with salt to taste. If desired, add a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 10. Bake the Pizza:

Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza from the peel onto the stone. If using a baking sheet, place the baking sheet directly in the oven.
Bake the pizza for 8 minutes. Keep an eye on it through the oven window to monitor the cheese and crust. The high temperature means the pizza will cook quickly, and you want to ensure the crust is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Step 11. Check for Doneness:

After 8 minutes, carefully remove the pizza from the oven using oven mitts. Check the crust for a golden-brown color and ensure the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred in spots. The crust should be firm and the shrimp should be heated through but still tender.

Step 12. Cool and Slice:

Let the pizza cool slightly for about 2-3 minutes. This allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to slice.
Once cooled, slice the pizza into wedges using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.

Step 13. Serve:

Serve the pizza warm, ideally with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad. Enjoy your delicious New York Shrimp Scampi Pizza!

This recipe combines the rich, savory flavor of shrimp and garlic with a fragrant garlic butter sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection on a thin, crispy crust. Enjoy!