Homemade Crawfish Pizza
Introduction
If you’ve ever dreamed of combining the bold flavors of Cajun seafood with the irresistible comfort of pizza, this Homemade Crawfish Pizza is your ticket to culinary bliss. Tender, juicy crawfish tails spiced just right, melted mozzarella, and a perfectly baked crust come together for a dish that’s both indulgent and fun to make at home. Whether it’s a weekend dinner with family, a game night treat, or simply a way to spice up pizza night, this recipe turns ordinary ingredients into a gourmet experience that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet / 7 g)
- 1 ⅓ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C / 315 ml)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (440 g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
- 2 tsp sugar (8 g)
- 1 tsp salt (5 g)
For the Crawfish Topping
- 1 lb (450 g) crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (2 g)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (1 g)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.5 g)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (1 g)
For the Pizza Assembly
- 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce (240 ml / 8 fl oz)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g / 7 oz)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional) (60 g / 2 oz)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish) (15 g / 0.5 oz)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning (1 g)
Directions
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