Brian Ochieng

Shrimp or Lobster Gourmet Pizza

Ingredients:

Dough

• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups flour

Pizza

• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (I don't really measure)
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp or 8 ounces lobster meat, diced and well drained if necessary
• 2 -3 medium tomatoes, diced and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into 1/8-inch strips
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. 1
   Dough: dissolve yeast in water in a large bowl. Allow to set for a few minutes until it begins to foam.
2. 2
   Add sugar, salt, oil and 1 1/2 c flour and stir gently to combine. Add remaining flour and combine thoroughly. (I usually knead it a little in the bowl too.).
3. 3
   Let rest for about 30 minutes. Pat out onto large, greased pizza pan.
4. 4
   While dough is resting, mince garlic and mix with olive oil and allow to set to infuse flavor throughout.
5. 5
   Spread oil and garlic over entire crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer the shrimp or lobster meat, tomato, basil and mozzarella as desired and sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.