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    Raspberries and Kohlrabi » Recipes » Dinner Recipes

    Shrimp Pesto Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Published: Mar 13, 2021 · Modified: Aug 11, 2023 by Erica Schramek

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    Shrimp pesto flatbread pizza is topped with succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes, bright pesto sauce, and gooey cheese for a delicious combination of flavors.

    I love pizza! It is a regular part of our meal rotation. Especially homemade flatbread pizzas. They are so quick and easy to make and are a great way to use up random ingredients in the refrigerator. Which is how I came up with this shrimp pesto flatbread pizza.

    I love customizing pizzas with a variety of toppings and because shrimp is so small it cooks really fast.

    Do you love flatbread pizza too? Try my easy recipes for buffalo chicken flatbread pizza or crab rangoon flatbread pizza.

    Two slices of shrimp pesto pizza on a black plate.

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Directions
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • How to Reheat Flatbread Pizza
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • How to Make Your Own Frozen Pizza
    • Tips
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Flatbread pizza is great for a light weeknight dinner.
    • Flatbread pizzas are also easy to customize so you can use up whatever is in your refrigerator.
    • Shrimp is a quick-cooking protein so you can have dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.

    Ingredients

    Shrimp pesto flatbread ingredients on a dark background.
    • Flatbread: Feel free to use store-bought or if you have a sourdough starter try this delicious recipe for sourdough discard flatbread. If you don't have a sourdough starter you can use this recipe for No Yeast Flatbread.
    • Shrimp: The most time-consuming part of making this pizza is peeling the shrimp. To save time, purchase raw pre-peeled shrimp.
    • Cherry Tomatoes: Juicy tomatoes add a nice brightness to the flatbread pizza.
    • Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese: Be sure to use fresh parmesan cheese not the stuff sold in a green can.
    • Pesto: You can use store-bought or homemade pesto. I am partial to this recipe for spinach pesto.

    Pesto is a great way to take advantage of an abundant herb garden. Looking for other delicious substitutes for basil in pesto?

    • Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
    • Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
    • Mushroom and Pesto Stuffed Shells

    Directions

    Raw shrimp in a metal bowl.

    Pat the shrimp dry. Place them in a small bowl and coat them with olive oil. Season shrimp with kosher salt, baking soda, and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to one hour.

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

    Flatbread topped with pesto.

    Place the flatbread on a metal baking sheet and brush with a couple of tablespoons of pesto.

    Flatbread topped with pesto, tomatoes, and shrimp.
    Flatbread topped with pesto, tomatoes, shrimp, and shredded mozzarella.

    Top with the shrimp and sliced cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

    Bake for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque and the cheese has melted and is golden brown.

    Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before cutting.

    Tip: Use a pizza stone or pizza steel to bake the flatbread pizzas. They will give you an amazingly crispy crust. You can even use them on your grill outside if you’d rather not heat up the kitchen. If you don't have a pizza stone you can also use this pizza pan which is perforated to help crisp the crust.

    Variations

    Easily customize this pesto pizza recipe. Pesto sauce makes a great base for a variety of toppings.

    Instead of shrimp try using precooked salmon or chicken.

    Add other toppings like red bell pepper, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, marinated artichokes, etc.

    After baking the pizzas try topping them with your favorite salad mix. Try using fresh arugula, baby spinach, or micro greens.

    Serving Suggestions

    Pizza makes a great all-in-one main course. As always I love to serve a bright green salad alongside my pizzas. I really love this kale apple salad with honey dressing.

    For a little more spice sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top of the pizzas before serving.

    Close up of shrimp pesto pizza on a baking sheet.

    Storage

    Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

    How to Reheat Flatbread Pizza

    There are a couple of ways to reheat Pesto Shrimp Flatbread pizza.

    • Microwave: You can reheat it in the microwave at 30-second intervals but the flatbread will not be as crunchy. 
    • Oven: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Farenheight and bake the flatbread pizza on a sheet pan for 5-10 minutes. This is my favorite method.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the best way to thaw shrimp?

    Depending on where you live frozen shrimp is cheaper and even fresher than fresh shrimp. Here are two ways to thaw frozen shrimp depending upon how much time you have.

    If you have 24 hours: Place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight.

    If you have less than 30 minutes: Place the frozen shrimp into a large bowl with very cold water. The shrimp should be completely thawed in about 15 minutes.

    Why do you brine the shrimp?

    The salt in the brine ensures the shrimp stays juicy as they cook. The alkaline baking soda increases the pH of the shrimp giving them a firm crisp texture. Just a short 15 minutes in a salt and baking soda brine ensures your shrimp will be juicy and succulent.

    Can you put raw shrimp on pizza?

    Yep! Because of its small size shrimp cooks really quickly. Precooked shrimp would become dry and rubbery by the time the cheese melted.

    How to Make Your Own Frozen Pizza

    I admit that some nights I just don't feel like cooking and usually have a frozen pizza or two stashed in the freezer. These flatbread pizzas make a perfect freezer meal. Once reheated in the oven, you can’t tell that they were ever frozen.

    • To freeze: Assembled the flatbread pizzas on a baking sheet and freeze until frozen solid, about one hour. Wrap the frozen pizzas individually with plastic wrap to help keep the toppings in place. Then place them in a freezer bag and label them with the contents and date. The frozen flatbread pizzas will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    • To reheat: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the frozen flatbread pizzas directly on the oven rack and bake for 13-18 minutes. The pizzas are done when the cheese is melted and the center is completely warmed through.

    Tips

    • You can also use large or jumbo-sized shrimp. Slice them in half so that they are thinner and will still cook quickly.
    • This is my favorite pan for baking pizzas. It is perforated on the bottom to help ensure a crispy crust.
    • Don't overload the flatbread. Too many toppings will create a soggy crust and will increase the baking time.
    • For easier cutting, allow the pizzas to cool for a few minutes before cutting.

    More Delicious Recipes For Flatbread Pizza

    • Shrimp Scampi Pizza
    • Greek Chicken Pizza
    • Chicken Artichoke Flatbread

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    two slices of shrimp pesto flatbread on a black plate

    Shrimp Pesto Flatbread Pizza Recipe

    Author: Erica Schramek
    Shrimp pesto flatbread pizza is topped with succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes, bright pesto sauce, and gooey cheese.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Dinner Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 390 kcal

    Equipment

    • small bowl
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    Shrimp

    • 1 pound medium shrimp shelled and deveined
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ black pepper

    Pizza

    • 4 pieces of flatbread
    • ½ cup pesto
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
    • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
    • ½ cup Parmesan grated

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the 1 pound medium shrimp dry and toss in the 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ⅛ black pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to one hour.
    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
    • Place the 4 pieces of flatbread on a metal baking sheet and brush with ½ cup pesto. Top with the shrimp and 1 cup cherry tomatoes . Sprinkle evenly with the 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp is pink and opaque and the cheese has melted.
    • Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before cutting.

    Notes

    Tips
    • You can also use large or jumbo-sized shrimp. Slice them in half so that they are thinner and will still cook quickly before placing them on the pizza.
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    • For easier cutting, allow the pizzas to cool for a few minutes before cutting.
    Storage
    Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
    How to reheat flatbread pizza
    There are a couple of ways to reheat Pesto Shrimp Flatbread pizza.
    • Microwave: You can reheat it in the microwave at 30-second intervals but the flatbread will not be as crunchy. 
    • Oven: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the flatbread pizza on a sheet pan for 5-10 minutes. This is my favorite method.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 1024mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1094IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 417mgIron: 1mg
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