Keto Buffalo Shrimp Pizza Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
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Keto Buffalo Shrimp Pizza
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Description

This pizza is a fiery delight, perfect for those who crave a spicy kick. Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked to perfection and then generously coated in a vibrant, homemade buffalo sauce that tingles the taste buds. This flavorful shrimp is then artfully arranged on a crisp pizza crust, creating a foundation for the other fresh toppings.

A bed of shredded lettuce provides a cool, refreshing contrast to the heat, while juicy, chopped tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and acidity. The creamy, tangy blue cheese crumbles contribute a rich and decadent element, balancing the spice with their sharp flavor. For an extra layer of savory indulgence, consider adding crispy bacon bits, transforming this pizza into a tantalizing BLT-inspired creation.

Before baking, a final drizzle of the buffalo sauce is added, ensuring every bite is packed with intense flavor. As the pizza bakes to a golden brown in the oven, the aromas of the spicy sauce, savory shrimp, and melted cheese fill the air, creating an irresistible anticipation. The crust, crafted from zucchini, offers a light and subtly sweet base that complements the bolder flavors without overpowering them.

Its delicate nature requires careful handling, but the result is a satisfying and guilt-free alternative to traditional pizza crusts. Once baked, this pizza is best enjoyed in generous slices, allowing you to savor the combination of textures and tastes. The slight sweetness from the zucchini crust, combined with the fiery buffalo shrimp, cool lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and sharp blue cheese is a taste explosion.

To maintain the integrity of the crust, avoid overloading each slice with too many toppings, and if adding protein, keep it light and balanced. While delicious on its own, this buffalo shrimp pizza also pairs well with a variety of side dishes. Consider a fresh and simple side salad, or low-carb vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini for a lighter meal.

A Caprese salad, with its fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, also complements the pizza's flavors beautifully.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
1 h 5 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 slice serving
C
Calories
380 Kcal

C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
3 g

P
Protein
30 g

C
Fats
25 g
Saturated Fats 10 g
Unsaturated Fats 12 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 200 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Zucchini
    Zucchini
    5.5 oz
    2.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    1 large
    3.
    Parmesan cheese
    Parmesan cheese
    0.5 cup, grated
    4.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    5.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp
    6.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    2 tbsp
    7.
    Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
    Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
    4 tbsp
    8.
    Raw Shrimp
    Raw Shrimp
    10 large
    9.
    Seasoned salt
    Seasoned salt
    0.25 tsp
    10.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 tsp
    11.
    Shredded lettuce
    Shredded lettuce
    1.5 oz
    12.
    Tomato
    Tomato
    2 oz
    13.
    Blue Cheese
    Blue Cheese
    2 tbsp, crumbled, not packed

Instructions

    1.
    Turn on an oven to preheat to 400 degrees and prepare the zucchini pizza crust. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper and set this aside. Use a cheese grater to shred a whole zucchini. Then, use your hands to squeeze the excess water out of the zucchini shreds into a sink, and add the dehydrated zucchini to a large mixing bowl. The weight listed in the ingredients is the final yield of your dehydrated zucchini.
    2.
    Add an egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the zucchini shreds, and mix to combine. Once you have your pizza crust mixture, spread it out into a 10-inch circle on your prepared sheet tray. You can use a spatula to press the pizza crust into shape, making the edges a little thicker than the middle. Once the pizza crust is shaped, bake it for 20 minutes.
    3.
    While the pizza crust is going through its first round of baking, make the buffalo shrimp. Make the buffalo sauce first by melting the butter in a small pot over low heat. Choose a red hot sauce that is the brand Frank Red Hot or similar. Tabasco sauce isn the best choice for this recipe, but you may include some if you enjoy the flavor. Pour your preferred hot sauce into the pot of melted butter, and stir over the heat until the sauce comes together and heats through. Once the sauce has fully heated through, you can set it aside for later.
    4.
    Peel and devein jumbo shrimp, and add them to a small mixing bowl. Toss the raw shrimp with seasoned salt and olive oil until the shrimp is coated. From here you can add any additional spices you enjoy with your buffalo sauce. Some suggestions are black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, or dried ground herbs. Continue onto the next step before the pizza crust finishes cooking.
    5.
    Heat a small pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, place the marinated shrimp in the pan. Cook the shrimp on one side until they just turn golden. Flip the shrimp over and cook to the same doneness on the other side in the pan. Then, reduce the heat to medium, and pour 2-3 tablespoons of buffalo sauce into the pan. Toss and fry the shrimp in the buffalo sauce until you see the sauce cooked into the flesh. Take the pan off the stove, and set it aside for later.
    6.
    When the pizza crust is done, remove it from the oven. Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees, and focus on assembling the pizza. Arrange the cooked buffalo shrimp on the zucchini pizza crust, and arrange shredded lettuce over the top. Chop the tomato and sprinkle it over the lettuce, followed by blue cheese crumbles. Pour the remaining buffalo sauce from earlier over the pizza
    7.
    Return the pizza to the oven and cook for an additional 20 or more minutes. For doneness, the edges of the zucchini pizza crust should be dark golden, the blue cheese will be melted in place, and the shrimp with buffalo sauce will be darker. Let the pizza cool for 5 minutes before slicing into quarters for serving. One serving is one slice of pizza.