Garlic Butter Shrimp Naan Pizzas (Printable Version)

Crispy naan crowned with garlic butter shrimp, melted mozzarella, and broiled until golden and bubbly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Garlic Butter Shrimp

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

→ Pizzas

09 - 4 garlic naan breads
10 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your broiler to high setting.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt completely. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley. Remove from heat.
04 - Brush naan breads lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
05 - Evenly distribute the garlic butter shrimp over each naan bread. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter sauce from the pan over the shrimp.
06 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp layer.
07 - Broil for 2-4 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and bubbly and naan edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Combines the aromatic flavor of garlic naan with rich, buttery sautéed shrimp.
  • A rapid meal that goes from prep to table in only 25 minutes.
  • Perfect balance of succulent seafood, melted cheese, and fresh herbs.
02 -
  • Keep a close eye on the broiler, as the cheese and naan edges can go from golden to burnt very quickly.
  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before sautéing to ensure they sear correctly in the butter.
  • Use fresh garlic and lemon juice for the most vibrant flavor profile.
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