This Spicy Scallop Pizza offers a vibrant twist on traditional Italian fare, combining tender bay scallops with the heat of minced jalapeos and the freshness of lime and cilantro. The base is topped with a simple mixture of chopped tomatoes, garlic, and red onion, creating a bright, savory profile that isn’t weighed down by heavy sauces. Melted fontina cheese adds a creamy, mild contrast to the zesty seafood topping. Its an elegant yet approachable dish perfect for summer dinners, quick weeknight meals, or impressing guests with minimal effort. The combination of texturescrispy crust, soft cheese, and succulent scallopsmakes every bite satisfying and memorable.
Spicy Scallop Pizza
Description
This Spicy Scallop Pizza offers a vibrant twist on traditional Italian fare, combining tender bay scallops with the heat of minced jalapeos and the freshness of lime and cilantro. The base is topped with a simple mixture of chopped tomatoes, garlic, and red onion, creating a bright, savory profile that isn't weighed down by heavy sauces. Melted fontina cheese adds a creamy, mild contrast to the zesty seafood topping. Its an elegant yet approachable dish perfect for summer dinners, quick weeknight meals, or impressing guests with minimal effort. The combination of texturescrispy crust, soft cheese, and succulent scallopsmakes every bite satisfying and memorable.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450F (230C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 1 minute until lightly seared.
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Transfer scallops to a large mixing bowl.
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Add chopped tomato, sliced red onion, minced jalapeo, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper to the bowl.
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Toss ingredients gently to combine.
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Spread the seafood mixture evenly over the prepared pizza crust.
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Top with shredded fontina cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven and garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 83.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 19.9mg7%
- Sodium 317.8mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 7.4g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
