When it comes to eating out, I’m a pizza or Mexican girl myself.
No fancy restaurants for me!
If I’m treating myself to a few unnecessary calories then I’m gonna do it up right. Chips and salsa, or maybe a little carne asada?
Could be I’m in the mood for a barbecue chicken pizza with chunks of chicken and cashews topped with a layer of gooey cheese.
Crazy good!
Shrimp, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza
Or maybe my pocketbook and waistline can’t afford the treat this week and I’ll make my own pizza.
The best thing about making pizza is that I can top it with any calorie friendly ingredients I like, then splurge on a really tasty cheese.
My calorie friendly pizza toppings of choice this week are shrimp and asparagus. Shrimp is a perfect low calorie protein, and thin stalks of asparagus make a nice choice for a green veggie.
Shrimp, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza
But for me, the best part is the goat cheese. That slightly tart and creamy cheese is perfect with shrimp and asparagus.
Shrimp, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza
Shrimp, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza
Do I feel like I missed out on my pizza night out?
I’d be lying if I said this pizza rivals the works of art at our local pizza joint, but it was satisfying nonetheless.
Happy, healthy cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 container pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- ½ cup shallot
- 2 cup asparagus, sliced in 1" pieces
- ½ large lemon , juiced
- 22 medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
- â…› cup oregano, finely chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spread pizza dough out on a cookie sheet that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake pizza crust for 5 - 6 minutes to precook crust, but not brown it.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add shallots and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes to soften. Be careful not to burn garlic. Add asparagus and cook another 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add shrimp, lemon juice, oregano and red pepper. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes until shrimp is just cooked. It will finish cooking in the oven.
- Spread pizza sauce over pizza dough and top with asparagus and shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with goat cheese and bake for 8 - 12 minutes in the oven to brown crust.
Notes
Calories: 285 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 7 Total Fat: 7.57g Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 575mg Total Carbs: 39.66g Dietary Fiber: 6.16g Sugars: 2.36g Protein: 13.11g
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Ironically, we are having shrimp pizza TONIGHT! We planned the idea last night when I realized I had a whole wheat boboli crust that needed eaten. I also have shrimp, but Nick HATES goat cheese (such a shame, I love it) so we’re making BBQ shrimp pizza with gouda. Yours sounds much better!
The Candid RD (Gina) recently posted…Clean Eating’s Panko and Sage-Crusted Pork Cutlets
That sounds even better! Now I know what I’m going to top my pizza with next. Have a good weekend.
Goat cheese and shrimp on a pizza? That sounds really interesting! I might just try it!
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That’s what I love about pizza making, you can top them with anything your heart desires!
wow!! What an delicious looking pizza! I have never had shrimp on pizza…looks fantastic!
RavieNomNoms recently posted…Caramel Apple Cookies
My husband loves shrimp, so anytime I can add it to a dish I do. It makes him a happy camper!
Great pizza! Love the flavors – great dish.
Thank you Belinda. Trader Joe’s and Top Foods sell whole wheat pizza dough. When I get a chance I buy several and freeze them. That way I can make up my own pizzas anytime. Have a good weekend!
Wow, this looks fantastic! I love shrimp, but I have never had it on a pizza before. I MUST try this!
ATasteOfMadness recently posted…Cranberry Lime Smoothie
It’s one of my husband favorite toppings.
This looks so good. I make my own “take out”, since the prices to treat oneself and kids are going out are through the roof ! Anyway, it is so much better and healthier.
This really looks good. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings my dear. Catherine xo
It’s true. We ordered pizza out a few weekends ago and a medium pizza with three toppings was $25 with a tip! My pizza cost maybe $5.
This DOES look crazy good! My daughter likes cheese pizza and the boys love all those meatlovers versions! I just want something healthy with yummy flavors and lots of veggies. Yours would fit the bill…marvelous!
Liz recently posted…Hummus…French Fridays with Dorie~
Another suggestion was shrimp and Gouda. That’s sounds crazy good too! Have a terrific Sunday Liz!
I don’t think I’ve ever had shrimp on a pizza before. Great idea, particularly combined with the goat cheese and asparagus – terrific flavor combo. This looks really excellent – thanks.
kitchenriffs recently posted…The Old-Fashioned Cocktail
I love goat cheese. It can be pretty pricey, but you don’t need that much when it has such a distinctive flavor. Enjoy your Sunday!
Boy this looks good! My husband always has shrimp/prawns on his pizza.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef recently posted…Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Wattleseed Cream Sauce
It’s my husband’s favorite too.
Yeah sometimes we need to try new ingredients like shrimp.
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Sounds like a very yummy pizza! the only problem that I like the taste of goat cheese but I don’t like the smell..
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You and my husband. He calls it stinky cheese.
I absolutely can not wait to try this! I’ve already tweeted this recipe to my followers!
Hi Stacey! Thank you! I used canned dough because I live in the country and there’s only one local store, but most often I go to Trader Joe’s and buy their whole wheat pasta dough and freeze it. It freezes beautifully and makes a fantastic pizza dough. Cheap too – less than $2 per pizza!
I wish we had shrimps in the freezer! That pizza looks so delish
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted…Nutella Mug Cake
Oooh…fantastic. You know I’m a goat cheese fanatic – great match up with the shirmp and asparagus
We have a local pizza joint around here that I have to avoid like the plague and I always get their goat cheese pizza.
Food Jaunts recently posted…Szechuan Green Beans with Pork
Goat, gorgonzola or blue cheese. I love them all. I can buy a container of blue cheese and it will be gone by the next day. I pick at it like most people pick at a chocolate cake. Ha!
This sounds fantastic, the little spears of asparagus look so fresh! A great dinner idea and alternative to takeout!
I love making pizza at home. Our local Top Foods and Trader Joes sells pizza dough, and it freezes beautifully, so we have it often.