This Easy Weeknight Seafood Pizza is the perfect quick and delicious dinner for seafood lovers. With a crispy crust topped with a flavorful combination of shrimp, crab, and cheese, this pizza offers a delightful blend of savory and fresh flavors. It’s simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite seafood, making it ideal for a busy weeknight when you want something special yet easy to make!
Ingredients
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce (optional)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup cooked crab meat
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using store-bought pizza dough, roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Brush the pizza dough with olive oil, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough (if using), or skip the sauce for a more minimalist seafood pizza.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Evenly distribute the cooked shrimp, crab meat, and sliced red onions over the cheese.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes over the toppings for added flavor.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and slice to serve.
Notes
- Feel free to add other seafood like scallops or clams for variety.
- For a creamier pizza, add a drizzle of Alfredo sauce instead of the pizza sauce.
- If you don’t have fresh seafood, frozen seafood works just as well; just ensure it is thawed and well-drained.
FAQs
Can I use a pre-made crust? Yes, store-bought pizza crust works perfectly for this recipe and saves you time.
What if I don’t have seafood? You can substitute with chicken or any protein of your choice.
Can I freeze leftover pizza? Yes, you can store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just reheat it in the oven.
Easy Weeknight Seafood Pizza
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Easy Weeknight Seafood Pizza is the perfect quick and delicious dinner for seafood lovers. With a crispy crust topped with a flavorful combination of shrimp, crab, and cheese, this pizza offers a delightful blend of savory and fresh flavors. It’s simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite seafood, making it ideal for a busy weeknight when you want something special yet easy to make!
Ingredients
1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pizza sauce (optional)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup cooked crab meat
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using store-bought pizza dough, roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
Brush the pizza dough with olive oil, spreading it evenly across the surface.
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough (if using), or skip the sauce for a more minimalist seafood pizza.
Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Evenly distribute the cooked shrimp, crab meat, and sliced red onions over the cheese.
Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes over the toppings for added flavor.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and slice to serve.
Notes
Feel free to add other seafood like scallops or clams for variety.
For a creamier pizza, add a drizzle of Alfredo sauce instead of the pizza sauce.
If you don’t have fresh seafood, frozen seafood works just as well; just ensure it is thawed and well-drained.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~330 kcal
- Protein: ~25g