Garlic Butter Shrimp Naan Pizzas (Print)

Crispy naan crusts topped with tender garlic butter shrimp, melted mozzarella, and fresh herbs make this quick fusion dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ Garlic Butter Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pizzas

09 - 4 pieces store-bought garlic naan
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Olive oil for brushing
13 - Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven broiler to high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add the shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp just turn pink.
04 - Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and toss with chopped parsley.
05 - Place garlic naan on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush with olive oil.
06 - Evenly distribute the shrimp and garlic butter sauce over each naan. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
07 - Broil the pizzas for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Slice and serve hot.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent fifteen minutes.
  • The garlic butter gets creamy and luxurious without any complicated techniques.
  • Naan replaces pizza dough and somehow makes everything taste more indulgent.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the shrimp thinking they need to sit longer, they continue cooking under the broiler and rubbery shrimp ruins everything.
  • Keep your broiler door cracked open if you can, it lets you see when the cheese goes from bubbly to potentially burnt.
  • The naan will get hot and the cheese will stay bubbly for several minutes after you pull it out, so warn people before they burn their mouths.
03 -
  • Buy pre-deveined shrimp to cut five minutes off your prep time, it's worth every penny when dinner needs to happen fast.
  • Use a meat thermometer if you're unsure about doneness, shrimp are done at 120 degrees internal temperature.
  • Make the shrimp sauce up to two hours ahead and reheat gently before assembling, this takes pressure off your timing.
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