A Garlicky, Buttery Seafood Pizza With Bold Flavor
If you love shrimp scampi and you love pizza, this mashup is about to change your weeknight dinner game. This Shrimp Scampi Pizza brings together buttery garlic shrimp, bright lemon, and melted cheese over a crispy golden crust. It’s giving upscale pizzeria vibes with bold, coastal flavor.
Chef Alex Perez takes the classic shrimp scampi flavors—garlic, olive oil, lemon, white wine—and turns them into a rich, herb-forward pizza sauce. Then he layers it with juicy shrimp and plenty of cheese for that perfect pull. Whether you’re hosting date night or just craving something different, this pizza is a straight flavor bomb.
Ingredients
For the Scampi Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, smooth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic confit, rich
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
For the Pizza
- 1 ball pizza dough, room temperature
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1½ cups shredded cheese, melty
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
- 1 tablespoon flour, for dusting
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Make the Scampi Sauce
- Blend olive oil, parsley, garlic confit, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a pan, add scampi sauce and shrimp.
- Cook while tossing before adding lemon zest, lemon juice, and a splash of white wine.
3. Prep the Dough
- Lightly sprinkle flour on a board.
- Stretch the pizza dough into your desired shape.
4. Build the Pizza
- Spread a layer of scampi sauce on the dough.
- Add shredded cheese, arrange cooked shrimp on top, and finish with more cheese.
5. Bake
- Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
6. Garnish & Serve
- Top with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of extra scampi sauce.
- Slice and serve.
Pro Tips & Suggestions
- Don’t overcook the shrimp before baking.
- Use whole milk mozzarella for the best melt.
- Preheat your oven fully for a crisp crust.
- Add extra lemon zest for a brighter finish.
About the Creator
This recipe is by Chef Alex Perez, the culinary creative behind @chefalexperez_, known for blending bold flavors with elevated techniques. His dishes bring restaurant-quality energy straight to your kitchen.
Chef Alex Perez | @chefalexperez_