Shrimp And Charred Scallion Pizza With Shiso Leaf Pesto Recipe
Make Shrimp And Charred Scallion Pizza With Shiso Leaf Pesto Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pizza Dough
Toppings
Shiso Leaf Pesto
Method
Pizza Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Topping Preparation
- 5
Prepare Shrimp
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- 6
Char Scallions
In the same skillet, add scallions and char them for about 2 minutes until they are slightly wilted and brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Shiso Leaf Pesto Preparation
- 7
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine shiso leaves, pine nuts, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 9
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired shape and thickness.
- 10
Add Toppings
Spread a generous amount of shiso leaf pesto over the rolled-out dough. Evenly distribute the cooked shrimp and charred scallions on top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over everything.
- 11
Bake Pizza
Place the pizza on a baking sheet or a pizza stone and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 12
Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve hot.
