Homemade Crawfish Pizza
Make your next pizza night unforgettable with this Homemade Crawfish Pizza a mouthwatering mix of crispy crust, spicy Cajun-seasoned crawfish tails, and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
For the Pizza Dough:
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 ⅓ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
For the Crawfish Topping:
1 lb (450g) crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
For the Pizza:
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
¼ cup fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasonin
Instructions:
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Toss crawfish tails with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
In a hot skillet over medium heat, sauté for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, let it heat up in the oven.
Punch down the risen dough and roll into a 12–14 inch circle.
Transfer to a pizza pan or hot stone.
Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a 1-inch border.
Top with half the mozzarella, followed by crawfish and red onion. Add remaining cheese and sprinkle oregano or Italian seasoning on top.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the pizza cool for 2–3 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley or green onions. Slice and enjoy warm!
Recipe Notes:
For extra heat, drizzle your pizza with hot sauce or increase the cayenne pepper.
Can’t find crawfish? Substitute with shrimp for a delicious twist.
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