Garlic Butter Shrimp Naan Pizzas (Printable)

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

# What You Need:

→ 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 - Set broiler to high temperature
02 - Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
03 - Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to 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 baking sheet
05 - Distribute garlic butter shrimp evenly over each naan. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from pan over shrimp
06 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Fast and Flavorful: Ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
  • Fusion Twist: Combines the aromatic charm of Indian-inspired garlic naan with classic seafood flavors.
  • Customizable: Easy to adapt with different toppings or bread bases.
02 -
  • Watch the Broiler: Naan can go from golden to burnt very quickly under the broiler, so stay close by.
  • Dry the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel before sautéing to ensure they sear properly rather than steaming.
  • Fresh Herbs: Use fresh parsley for the garnish to provide a bright, clean finish to the heavy garlic butter.
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