Garlic Butter Shrimp Naan Pizzas (Print)

Soft naan topped with garlic butter shrimp and melted mozzarella, broiled until golden and bubbly.

# Components:

→ Garlic Butter Shrimp

01 - 1 lb 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 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your broiler to high setting.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt. 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 to 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Stir in lemon juice and 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. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the shrimp.
06 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the shrimp.
07 - Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges of naan are golden.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with extra parsley if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes impressive but takes less time than calling for delivery.
  • The garlic butter shrimp stays tender and juicy instead of turning rubbery.
  • Naan becomes this unexpected pizza base that's softer and more flavorful than any crust you'd normally use.
02 -
  • Don't skip the one-minute rest after broiling—it lets the cheese set slightly so it doesn't slide off when you bite into the naan.
  • The garlic butter shrimp will continue cooking from residual heat, so remove the pan from the stove while the shrimp is still slightly translucent in the center.
03 -
  • Buy pre-peeled and deveined shrimp to save 10 minutes—this isn't where you need to prove anything to yourself.
  • Keep your broiler rack position consistent so you develop instincts about timing instead of always guessing.
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