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A close-up of a gourmet seafood pizza topped with mussels, shrimp, and fresh parsley on a wooden board.

Gourmet Garlic Shrimp & Scallop Seafood Pizza

Elevate your pizza night with this exquisite seafood pizza featuring succulent garlic-butter shrimp and scallops, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and melted mozzarella on a perfectly crispy crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Dough & Base
  • 1 lb fresh pizza dough store-bought or homemade, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal for dusting
For the Seafood Topping
  • 6 oz large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 6 oz sea scallops adductor muscle removed, patted dry
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
For the Cheese & Other Toppings
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or torn into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Pizza Stone or Large Baking Sheet
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Prepare the Seafood
  1. Pat shrimp and scallops very dry with paper towels. Season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted and foamy, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove scallops and set aside. Add shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside with scallops.
  4. Toss the cooked shrimp and scallops with 1 tbsp fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
Prepare Pizza Base & Assemble
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats. If using a baking sheet, you can place it in for a few minutes to get hot, or simply use it as is.
  2. On a lightly floured surface or a piece of parchment paper dusted with cornmeal, roll out the pizza dough into your desired shape (round or rectangular), about 1/4-inch thick. If using a pizza stone, transfer the dough to a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal.
  3. Brush the dough with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder and dried oregano.
  4. Evenly distribute the fresh mozzarella pieces over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Arrange the cooked shrimp, scallops, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion over the cheeses.
Bake the Pizza
  1. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or hot baking sheet in the oven.
  2. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven and pizza thickness.
  3. Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, ensure your oven and pizza stone (if using) are fully preheated. Don't overcrowd the pizza with toppings, as this can make the crust soggy. You can pre-cook the seafood a few hours ahead of time and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before assembling the pizza.