Shrimp-And-Leek Pizza

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A gourmet flatbread featuring tender shrimp, caramelized leeks, and creamy goat cheese.
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Shrimp-And-Leek Pizza

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 272.1

Description

This elegant shrimp and leek pizza offers a sophisticated twist on traditional Italian flavors. The base of crispy dough is topped with sweet, caramelized leeks and a rich smear of tangy goat cheese blended with fresh herbs. Juicy, fresh med-sized shrimp are added late in the baking process to ensure they remain tender and perfectly cooked without becoming rubbery. Thinly sliced plum tomatoes provide a bright, acidic contrast to the creamy cheese and savory seafood. This dish is perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a light weekend lunch. It combines the comfort of homemade pizza with the refined tastes of coastal cuisine, making it an impressive yet manageable meal for entertaining or treating yourself.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450ðF (230ðC).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chopped leeks and sauté for 1 minute until slightly softened but still crisp. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, blend the goat cheese, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the fresh herbs together with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  4. Roll out the pizza dough into two 9-inch circles on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Brush the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  5. Spread the sautéed leeks evenly over the dough. Dollop and spread the goat cheese mixture over the leeks.
  6. Arrange the thinly sliced plum tomatoes over the cheese.
  7. Bake the pizzas in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  8. Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with the peeled and deveined shrimp.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 7 to 8 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the crust is golden.
  10. Remove from the oven, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 272.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6g35%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 48.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, leek, pizza, goat cheese, italian, seafood, flatbread, tomato, herbs, dinner, baking, homemade, garlic, olive oil, vegetarian option
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