Garlic Butter Shrimp Naan Pizzas (Printable)

Crispy naan crusts loaded with garlic butter shrimp and melted mozzarella create an irresistible fusion dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Garlic Butter Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

→ Pizzas

09 - 4 pieces store-bought garlic naan
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Olive oil for brushing
13 - Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven broiler to high setting and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and toss with fresh chopped parsley.
05 - Place garlic naan pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush each piece with olive oil.
06 - Distribute garlic butter shrimp mixture evenly over each naan. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over top.
07 - Broil pizzas for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
08 - Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Slice and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Garlic butter shrimp and melted cheese on warm naan hits every comfort food note without keeping you in the kitchen.
  • It feels fancy enough to impress guests but honest enough for a solo dinner when you need something that satisfies quickly.
02 -
  • Shrimp cooks in seconds, so the moment it turns from gray to pink, stop, or you will chase it with regret instead of enjoying it.
  • Broilers vary wildly, so set a timer for three minutes and check visually instead of trusting the recipe exactly, because your broiler is unique.
03 -
  • Buy pre-deveined shrimp to save yourself the messy work unless you are feeling meditative that evening.
  • Keep frozen naan on hand always, because it transforms last-minute dinners from stressful to impressive in thirty minutes flat.
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