SHRIMP-AND-CHORIZO PIZZA WITH ESCAROLE AND MANCHEGO

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Shrimp-and-Chorizo Pizza with Escarole and Manchego image

Categories     Cheese     Shellfish     Pizza     Brunch     Dinner     Lunch     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove large garlic, minced
1/2 head escarole, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 ounces Manchego cheese, shredded (2 cups)
1/2 pound medium shrimp - shelled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
1 1/2 ounces firm chorizo, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the honey in 2 tablespoons of the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 6 tablespoons of water, then stir in the bread flour, the 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil and the salt until a lumpy mass forms.
  • On a floured work surface, knead the pizza dough until smooth. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with lastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 500° and set a pizza stone on the bottom of the oven to heat for at least 30 minutes.
  • On a floured work surface, divide the dough in half and roll each half into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-inch disk and transfer to a large, floured baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until puffed, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add the escarole and cook, tossing until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • On a floured work surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to an 11-inch round. Transfer to a floured pizza peel. Lightly brush the edge of the dough with olive oil Scatter half of the Manchego over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edge, then top with half of the shrimp, chorizo, and escarole.
  • Slide the pizza onto the hot stone and bake for 5 minutes, or until the crust is browned on the bottom, the shrimp is cooked through, and the other tippings are sizzling.
  • Cut the pizza into wedges and serve immediately.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings.
  • MAKE AHEAD: The pizza dough can be prepared through dough doubling in bulk and refrigerated overnight. Let the dough return to room temperature before proceeding.

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