Shrimp and Corn Pizza
Oh my, my, this is tasty (and pretty). A nice summery pizza baked in a hot oven or grill on a baking stone.
Source: www.aminglingoftastes.com
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ lb medium or large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cornmeal, coarsely ground
- 1 cup grated fresh mozzarella
- fresh corn kernels, cut from 1 or 2 ears
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into very thin strips
- 6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place a pizza stone in the oven or grill and preheat oven to 500°F.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook until opaque, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer the shrimp to a cutting board and chop into 2 or 3 pieces each.
- Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornmeal on a large rectangle of parchment paper. Flatten a ball of dough into a disk, place in the center of the parchment and roll it out with a flour-coated rolling pin to form a large oval, about ⅛-inch thick. Sprinkle more cornmeal around the border of the dough if desired.
- Top the dough with the cheese, shrimp, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- Use the parchment to lift the pizza and place the parchment directly on the pizza stone in the oven.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through and crust is crispy and done.
- Transfer pizza to a cutting board and discard the parchment. Cut and serve.