Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh seafood and melted cheese on a perfectly baked crust with this Easy Weeknight Seafood Pizza. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for busy evenings, transforming your dinner routine into an extraordinary culinary experience. With a blend of succulent shrimp, scallops, and calamari topped with gooey mozzarella, this pizza is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 12 inches in diameter and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add mixed seafood and cook until just opaque.
- Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving half an inch for the crust.
- Distribute the sautéed seafood over the sauce, then top generously with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh herbs, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg