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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Shrimp Pizza

This recipe came from my sister Michele.  It’s her go to recipe on Sunday nights at the beach because it’s quick, easy and uses fresh NC shrimp from the coast.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Shrimp, Basil, Parsley

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Ingredients

Pizza:
12
inch Pizza Crust
12
to 14 Medium Shrimp
2
cups Mozzarella
Pesto:
3/4
cup fresh basil leaves
1/4
cup fresh parsley leaves
2
garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4
cup grated Parmesan
1/2
cup olive oil
2
tablespoons pine nuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Toss the shrimp with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper and grill or sauté them until pink.

Combine your pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.

Spread the pesto onto your crust.  Make a thin layer.

Place shrimp onto pesto and then cover with Mozzarella.

Bake according to your pizza crust directions.

 
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