Shrimp and Pesto Pizzettes: The Perfect Appetizer for Your Next Party
If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer to serve at your next gathering, give these shrimp and pesto pizzettes a try! These bite-sized snacks are easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to be a hit with your guests.
To make these tasty treats, you’ll need some basic ingredients including extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked and butterflied extra large shrimp, prepared pesto, and pizza dough. You can easily find these items at your local grocery store or market.
To start, preheat your oven to 400° degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil. Next, combine olive oil, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes into a small mason jar and shake until well combined.
Then, lightly sprinkle some flour on a solid surface and roll out your pizza dough to about a 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch diameter round cookie cutter, cut approximately 24 dough rounds. Place these dough rounds on the baking sheets and brush them with the olive oil mixture.
If you want a more crisp crust, you can pre-bake the dough rounds for 3-5 minutes before adding the toppings. Once the dough is ready, you can start assembling your pizzettes. Sprinkle each round with a bit of mozzarella cheese, add one butterflied shrimp, brush the shrimp with the olive oil mixture, sprinkle a bit more cheese on top of the shrimp, and finish with a small dab of pesto.
Bake your shrimp pizzettes until they’re golden brown, which should take around 10-15 minutes. Once they’re done, arrange them on a serving platter and enjoy with your guests.
These shrimp pesto pizzettes are a great option for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party, potluck, or even a casual get-together with friends. They’re easy to make, and you can customize them by using different types of pesto or adding other toppings like cherry tomatoes or olives.
Shrimp and pesto pizzettes are the perfect appetizer for your next party! They’re quick and easy to make, and they’re sure to impress your guests with their delicious flavor. So next time you’re looking for a tasty appetizer, give this recipe a try and see for yourself how amazing they can be!
Shrimp & Pesto Pizzettes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large garlic clove, finely grated
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb extra large shrimp (cooked, peeled, deveined, tail off, and butterflied) if frozen - thaw and pat dry
- ¼ cup prepared pesto (add more if desired)
- 1 16 oz (1lb) ball of prepared pizza dough
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400° degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil; set aside.
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Combine olive oil, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes into a small mason jar and shake until well combined; set aside.
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Lightly sprinkle all purpose flour on a solid surface and roll out pizza dough to about a 1/4-inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch diameter round cookie cutter, cut approximately 24 dough rounds. Place dough rounds on cookie sheets, and brush with olive oil mixture (see tip below).
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To assemble, sprinkle each round with a tiny bit of mozzarella cheese, add one butterflied shrimp, lightly brush shrimp with olive oil mixture, sprinkle a bit more cheese on top of the shrimp, and finish with a small dab of pesto; dividing all equally.
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Bake Shrimp Bites until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Tip: Pre-bake dough rounds for 3-5 minutes for a more crisp crust, then proceed with assembling the toppings.
