Italian Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 lb raw shrimp, cleaned, shelled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• juice and zest from 1 lemon
• 12 inches prepared pizza crust
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan regianno cheese
• 5 large basil leaves, chopped
• olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 425°F degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter and olive oil over a medium flame; add the red pepper flakes and garlic, saute' for about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Transfer the shrimp to the skillet and saute' until just cooked, about 1-3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Remove the shrimp from the skillet; set aside.

5. 5

   To the butter and garlic mixture in the skillet, add the wine, lemon juice and zest; bring to a boil. Simmer the liquid until reduced by about half, about 3-5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the remaining butter, wait for it to melt and turn off the heat.

7. 7

   Place the pizza crust on the prepared baking sheet, brush with some butter from skillet.

8. 8

   Evenly spread the butter and garlic mixture over the pizza crust, add the shrimp and sprinkle with mozarella, Parmesan, and chopped basil leaves. Drizzle olive oil over the top.

9. 9

   Bake 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

10. 10

    Let stand several minutes before slicing; serve with a freshly tossed green salad and a glass of your favorite Cavit Riesling or Cavit Merlot.