SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA

Shrimp Scampi Pizza

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 6 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 pound shrimp, shelled and de-veined

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 pizza dough

• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded

• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

1 Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp and cook until the shrimp is just cooked through, about a minute per side, before adding the lemon juice and removing from the heat.

2 Spread the dough out on a baking sheet, spread the shrimp and the lemon butter-garlic sauce over and sprinkling on the cheese.

3 Bake in a preheated 500F/260C oven until the cheese has melted and the crust is crispy and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

4 Sprinkle with parsley and let cool.

Option: Serve topped with fresh parsley and lemon wedges!