Pizza Shrimp Skillet

Name: Pizza Shrimp Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: italian_american
Ingredients: 500 g shrimp (large, peeled and deveined); 450 g pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, room temperature); 200 g mozzarella cheese (low-moisture, shredded); 4 pcs tomato (large, ripe, blended into puree); 4 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 pcs onion (medium, finely diced); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 pinch salt (for sauce); 1 pinch black pepper; 6 pcs basil (fresh leaves, torn); 2 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated); 3 tbsp water (for sauce consistency)

RATING

4.2/5(23)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A bubbly, cheesy one-pan wonder that combines perfectly seared shrimp with a garlicky tomato sauce and golden-brown pizza crust. The skillet delivers crispy edges, melty mozzarella, and that classic pizza-shop flavor in just 45 minutes with no dough stretching required.

PREP

15m

COOK

25m

SERVES

1 SLICE

328 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 7 STEPS

prep
Season the shrimp and preheat the oven.
1.Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels.
2.Toss shrimp with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
3.Position oven rack in upper third and preheat broiler to high.
saute · ~3 min
Sear the shrimp.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 90 seconds per side until pink. Transfer to a plate immediately.
TIPWork in batches if needed — crowding the pan steams the shrimp instead of searing.
saute · ~10 min
Build the pizza sauce.
1.Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce heat to medium.
2.Sauté diced onion until softened (3 minutes).
3.Add minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).
4.Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute until darkened.
5.Pour in blended tomato puree, water, and a pinch of salt; simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
TIPCook the tomato paste until it turns brick-red — this deepens the savory flavor.
assemble · ~2 min
Assemble the skillet pizza.
Remove skillet from heat. Gently stretch pizza dough and press it into the skillet over the sauce, tucking edges toward the sides. Scatter seared shrimp evenly over the dough, then top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan.
TIPDon't worry if the dough doesn't reach the edges perfectly — it will expand as it bakes.
bake · ~5 min
Broil until golden and bubbly.
Place skillet under the broiler and cook 3 to 5 minutes, rotating once, until cheese is bubbly and spotted brown and the crust edges are golden. Watch carefully — broilers vary in intensity.
TIPPull it when the cheese is golden-bubbled but before the crust edges blacken.
rest · ~3 min
Rest the skillet for 3 minutes.
Remove from oven and let the skillet sit undisturbed on a trivet for 3 minutes. The cheese will set slightly and the sauce will thicken.
TIPResting makes slicing cleaner — cut too soon and the cheese slides off.
garnish
Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
Scatter torn basil leaves over the top. Slice into 8 wedges directly in the skillet and serve hot.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat shrimp bone-dry before searing to ensure a golden crust, not steamed flesh.
2
Cook tomato paste until it turns brick-red to unlock deeper, almost caramelized savory notes.
3
Let the skillet rest 3 minutes after broiling so the cheese sets and slices cleanly.
4
Stretch the dough gently with your hands — rolling can deflate the air needed for a puffy crust.
5
Work in batches if searing shrimp to avoid overcrowding the pan and losing the sear.
6
Place the skillet on the upper oven rack for broiling so the cheese browns before the bottom burns.

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