Seafood Lover Pizza with Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Base:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Pinch of salt
For the Pizza:
1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or provolone
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup lump crab meat (or imitation crab)
Optional: a pinch of Cajun seasoning or Old Bay for a little kick
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while it heats.
Make the garlic butter:
In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley. Let it cook gently for 2–3 minutes, just until fragrant. Set aside.
Prepare the dough:
Roll or stretch your pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
Add the base & toppings:
Brush the dough generously with the garlic butter. Top evenly with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan. Add shrimp and crab meat evenly across the surface. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning if using.
Bake it up:
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots.
Finish & serve:
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with a little more parsley. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Get ready to be hooked!
Happy Cooking!
If you are a fan of seafood and pizza, combining both can create an irresistible dish that delights your taste buds. This Seafood Lover Pizza with Garlic Butter base uses a simple yet aromatic garlic butter sauce to enhance the natural flavors of fresh seafood toppings like shrimp and lump crab meat. Using a blend of cheeses such as mozzarella, Monterey Jack or provolone, and Parmesan creates a creamy, melty texture that balances perfectly with the savory seafood. You can substitute cracked crab or imitation crab based on availability and preferences. Adding a pinch of Cajun seasoning or Old Bay can give the pizza a subtle spicy kick that elevates the dish further. For those making this pizza at home, preheating the oven to 450°F and using a pizza stone can help achieve a crispy golden crust with bubbly cheese. Stretching the dough to about 12 inches provides a great canvas for toppings without being too thick or thin. Fresh parsley sprinkled after baking adds a fresh, herbaceous finish and a burst of color. Letting the pizza rest for five minutes before slicing helps the cheese set slightly for easier serving. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to experiment with additional toppings like sliced cherry tomatoes, black olives, or even a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten seafood flavors. Whether for a family dinner or a special occasion, this pizza brings the best of the sea and savory garlic butter together in every bite.