Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Pizza

Health score
24%
Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro Pesto Pizza
102 min.
4
710kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 0.3 ounce active yeast dry ()
  • servings cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 0.8 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  •  garlic cloves coarsely chopped
  • cups monterrey jack cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoons olive oil divided plus more for brushing dough
  • servings olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • 0.3 cup parsley leaves 
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • 16 large shrimp deveined peeled
  • 1.8 cups unbleached flour plus additional all-purpose for kneading and dredging
  • 0.8 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the yeast and 1/4 cup of the warm water.
  3. Let sit for 5 minutes to proof.
  4. Place 1 3/4 cups of the flour in large bowl with the salt.
  5. Add the yeast mixture, the remaining water, and 2 teaspoons oil, and stir until combined.
  6. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth. Grease a large bowl with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, add the dough and turn to coat. Cover and put in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Once the dough has risen, divide it in half, and set aside half for another use or for the Red Chile-White Anchovy Caesar Salad Pizza. Then divide the half into 4 balls.
  8. Roll each ball into 8-inch circles.
  9. Brush each circle with oil and grill on both sides until golden brown.
  10. Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to each pizza and grill until the cheese is just melted.
  11. Remove from the grill and spread a few tablespoons of the cilantro pesto over each pizza. Top each pizza with 4 shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
  12. Put all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.;
  13. Preheat the grill to high. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with enough olive oil to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
  14. Remove from grill and keep warm until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts

Calories710kcal
Protein17.63%
Fat57.36%
Carbs25.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71.75
Glycemic Load
30.55
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.670000045196%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.12mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.58mg
Quercetin
1.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:710.28kcal
35.51%
Fat:45.49g
69.98%
Saturated Fat:15.3g
95.65%
Carbohydrates:44.61g
14.87%
Net Carbohydrates:42.21g
15.35%
Sugar:0.73g
0.82%
Cholesterol:118.93mg
39.65%
Sodium:1367.34mg
59.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.45g
62.9%
Vitamin K:89.17µg
84.92%
Calcium:543.13mg
54.31%
Phosphorus:485.05mg
48.51%
Manganese:0.9mg
44.93%
Vitamin B1:0.66mg
44.11%
Selenium:28.56µg
40.81%
Folate:161.53µg
40.38%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.53%
Vitamin E:3.99mg
26.62%
Zinc:3.33mg
22.2%
Iron:3.97mg
22.08%
Vitamin B3:4.33mg
21.63%
Vitamin A:1010.52IU
20.21%
Copper:0.36mg
17.76%
Magnesium:61.24mg
15.31%
Fiber:2.41g
9.62%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.09%
Potassium:307.08mg
8.77%
Vitamin C:6.34mg
7.68%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.84%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.63%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.47%