Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Pizza
Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Pizza might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This pescatarian recipe has 889 calories, 29g of protein, and 68g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of unbleached flour plus additional, pine nuts, parsley leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Instructions
Watch how to make this recipe.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the warm water.
Let sit for 5 minutes to proof.
Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in large bowl with the salt.
Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 2 teaspoons oil, and stir until combined.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and put in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and set aside half for another use or for the Red Chile-White Anchovy Caesar Salad Pizza. Then divide the half into 4 balls.
Roll each ball into 8-inch circles.
Brush each circle with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown.
Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to each pizza and grill until the cheese is just melted.
Remove from the grill and spread a few tablespoons of the cilantro pesto over each pizza. Top each pizza with 4 shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
Put all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
Preheat the grill to high. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with enough olive oil to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
Remove from grill and keep warm until ready to use.
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp works really well with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Skyfall Pinot Gris. It has 4.8 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 13 dollars.
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Skyfall Pinot Gris
Pale straw in color with notes of mango, citrus blossom and banana in the nose. On the palate a medley of tropical fruit unfolds into tangerine, mango, grapefruit, and banana flavors. These tropical notes continue throughout the long and lingering finish.