Cajun Seafood Pizza Recipe
Mozzarella cheese, crawfish, shrimp, mushrooms, white onions, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, blackened parmesan cream sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Toppings Preparation
- 4
Prepare Blackened Parmesan Cream Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Prepare Seafood and Vegetables
In a skillet, sauté the shrimp, crawfish, mushrooms, white onion, and red bell pepper over medium heat until cooked through and vegetables are softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- 6
Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pizza Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.
- 8
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a 12-inch pizza crust.
- 9
Assemble Pizza
Spread the blackened parmesan cream sauce over the dough, leaving a small border. Evenly distribute the seafood and vegetable mixture on top, and then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
- 10
Bake Pizza
Transfer the pizza to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Cool and Serve
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve hot.