Ingredients
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 3/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
- 1 3/4 to 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading and dredging
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing the bowl
- Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
- 8 ounces buffalo mozzarella, thinly sliced
- Grilled Shrimp, recipe follows
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
Whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes to proof. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in a large bowl with the salt. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 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 of oil, add the dough, and turn to coat. Cover and place in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Preheat the grill to high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half. Divide each half into 2 balls. Roll each ball into an 8-inch circle. Brush with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown. Spread a few tablespoons of the Cilantro Pesto over each pizza, top with a few slices of buffalo mozzarella, and then top with 4 shrimp and cilantro leaves. Place the pizza on the grill until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
Cilantro Pesto:
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Grilled Shrimp:
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
Brush each shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through (shrimp will be opaque and turn pink).
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By scioffalo_1020
mattituck, NY
on September 30, 2011
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Fabulous! easy to make too.
By mairzydotes
rockford, IL
on October 26, 2010
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This was delicious. I used WW crust too and added grape tomatoes cut in half. Really a wonderful change from a tomato base.
By amberbyers.mast...
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on August 02, 2010
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I made this recipe exactly as it was printed, except I used store bought thin crust pizza dough. My family loved it! The pesto made with cilantro was fantastic, My kids don't like pesto but they loved this one....It has a much milder flavor.
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