Tequila-Marinated Shrimp Pizza with Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cilantro Pesto (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Tequila-Marinated Shrimp Pizza with Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cilantro Pesto (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, and 2 teaspoons of the oil, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to incorporate. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable, yet slightly sticky, 5 minutes, adding more flour as needed 2 teaspoons at a time to prevent from sticking to the board.
  2. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free place. Allow the dough to rise until nearly double in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  3. At least 45 minutes before baking pizza, put a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  4. While the dough is rising, marinate the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tequila, lime juice, crushed garlic, cilantro, lime zest, pepper flakes, kosher salt, and cumin. Let marinate for no more than 1 hour. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat dry.
  5. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and almost completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool.
  6. On a lightly floured surface turn out the dough and lightly work into a large flat disk. Let rest for 10 minutes. Pat and stretch out the dough to a 12-inch round, turning and lifting to make about 1/8-inch thick.
  7. Dust a baker's peel or bottom of a baking sheet with the cornmeal. Carefully transfer the dough onto the peel and reshape as necessary without pressing down hard (so the dough will come away easily). Working quickly, spread cilantro pesto across the dough to cover, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top, then arrange the shrimp, bell peppers, onions, and cooked sausage over the top. Dot the pizza with the goat cheese.
  8. Line up the peel over the baking stone and slide to release the pizza. (Alternately, bake on the baking sheet.) Bake until the dough is crisp and golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Transfer with the peel to a large cutting board. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions, to taste. Cut into slices, and if desired, drizzle with additional pesto sauce.
  10. Cilantro Pesto:
  11. 2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
  12. 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
  13. 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  14. 1/4 cup grated cotija, queso fresco, or Parmesan
  15. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  16. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  17. 6 tablespoons olive oil
  18. In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro, pine nuts, and garlic, and puree on high speed. Add the cheese, pepper and salt, and process to combine. Scrape the sides of the processor, and with the machine running, add the olive oil. Blend until well combined.
  19. Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8828.12 Kcal (36962 kJ)
Calories from fat 5383.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 598.22g 920%
Cholesterol 1675.66mg 559%
Sodium 18606.55mg 775%
Potassium 2995.72mg 64%
Total Carbs 365.56g 122%
Sugars 24.65g 99%
Dietary Fiber 16.13g 65%
Protein 461.32g 923%
Vitamin C 170.9mg 285%
Vitamin A 16mg 532%
Iron 64.4mg 358%
Calcium 11007.8mg 1101%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 306.95 Kcal (1285 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.8g 920%
Cholesterol 58.26mg 559%
Sodium 646.93mg 775%
Potassium 104.16mg 64%
Total Carbs 12.71g 122%
Sugars 0.86g 99%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 65%
Protein 16.04g 923%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 285%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 532%
Iron 2.2mg 358%
Calcium 382.7mg 1101%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 225.6
    Points
  • 234
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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