Ingredients:
For the Garlic Butter Base:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Pinch of salt
For the Pizza:
1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or provolone
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup lump crab meat (or imitation crab)
Optional: a pinch of Cajun seasoning or Old Bay for a little kick
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone or steel, place it in the oven while it heats.
Make the garlic butter:
In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic, a pinch of salt, and chopped parsley. Let it cook gently for 2–3 minutes, just until fragrant. Set aside.
Prepare the dough:
Roll or stretch your pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
Add the base & toppings:
Brush the dough generously with the garlic butter. Top evenly with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan. Add shrimp and crab meat evenly across the surface. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning if using.
Bake it up:
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown in spots.
Finish & serve:
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with a little more parsley. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Get ready to be hooked!
Happy Cooking!