Grandma Karen's
Shrimp Pizza with Béchamel Sauce

Another favorite with pizza party guests.

About this recipe

We are always looking for new combinations of ingredients for our frequent pizza parties.  This one is Grandma Karen's latest creation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare the pizza dough.  Note that the recipe posted is for four pizzas.  The pizza dough can be made the same day and allowed to rise for two hours, or it can be made the day before and refrigerated until ready to be used.  In this case, allow the dough to come to room temperature before rolling out.
  2. Prepare the Béchamel Sauce.  One recipe should be sufficient for 6 pizzas, so adjust the recipe amounts accordingly.
  3. Prepare the Grilled Shrimp.
  4. Heat 3 or 4 garlic cloves in a half-cup of olive oil over medium heat until the garlic just begins to brown.  Remove from the heat and allow to come to room temperature.
  5. Roll out the dough and place on a wooden peel or metal pizza plate.
  6. Spread a layer of the Béchamel Sauce over the dough.  Spread the sauce to within a quarter-inch of the edge of the dough.
  7. Add a single layer of the shrimp and ham pieces.
  8.  Drizzle the pizza with the garlic infused olive oil.
  9. Add a thin layer of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.  Then sprinkle lightly with black lava finishing salt.
  10. Transfer the pizza from the peel to a preheated pizza stone (or bake on the metal pizza pan) in a 525° F oven for 7 minutes.  Use the convection fan option during the final 3 minutes if available.
Shrimp Pizza with Béchamel Sauce.  Mille Grazie Grandma Karen!

Notes

  • The Grilled Shrimp also can be used as a delicious appetizer.
Posted: September 2015.