CREOLE SHRIMP PIZZA

Creole Shrimp Pizza image

Pizza and the flavors of Creole cuisine blend amazingly well in this hearty dish with a crispy crust. Add more hot sauce to boost the heat if you like things spicy. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium Creole seasoning, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup pizza sauce
1/4 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 large green pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Set aside. Combine lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Add shrimp; toss to coat., In a small skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion, pepper, celery seed and remaining Creole seasoning; saute until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pizza sauce and hot sauce. Remove from heat., Drain shrimp. Spread sauce mixture over crust. Top with shrimp and green pepper; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake until shrimp turn pink and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.