Fennel, Shrimp & Havarti Pizza Recipe

Recipe: #21446

October 23, 2015

Categories: Pizza, Shrimp, Cheese, Havarti, Fennel, Oven Bake, more

recipe by:
Mikekey

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, anise, onion and garlic until softened, but still crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Spread pizza crust evenly with pizza sauce.

Step 4

Distribute vegetables over sauce. Arrange shrimp on top of vegetables and top with Havarti.

Step 5

Bake 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Step 6

Cool 5 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

When selecting the fennel, look for a bulb that is firm and has no brown spots.
When buying shrimp, try to buy them already peeled and deveined to save time.

Ingredient substitutions

Instead of vegetable oil, use olive oil. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil is a healthier alternative as it contains monounsaturated fats and is low in saturated fats. It also has a higher smoke point than vegetable oil, so it can be used for higher temperature cooking.
Instead of canned pizza sauce, use a homemade sauce. The benefit of this substitution is that a homemade sauce will be more flavorful and can be tailored to your own tastes. Additionally, it will be free of any preservatives or additives that are present in canned pizza sauces.

Variations

Vegetarian Pizza Substitute the shrimp with 1/2 cup of sliced black olives and 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into serving pieces.

Serve with

: Mediterranean Couscous Salad

: This Mediterranean Couscous Salad is a perfect accompaniment to the Fennel, Shrimp & Havarti Pizza. It is a light and healthy side dish that is packed with flavor. The combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and couscous makes for a delicious and nutritious side dish that will complement the pizza perfectly.

Roasted Garlic & Herb Potatoes: Roasted Garlic & Herb Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with the Mediterranean Couscous Salad. The potatoes are roasted with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, giving them a rich and flavorful taste. The potatoes are a great way to add a little extra crunch and flavor to the meal, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone.