Pizza de Frutos do Mar

Pizza de Frutos do Mar is a delightful Brazilian seafood pizza featuring a medley of fresh seafood atop a crispy crust, infused with vibrant flavors and spices. This high-protein dish is perfect for seafood lovers seeking a unique twist on traditional pizza.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Shrimp - 100 grams, peeled and deveined
• Calamari - 100 grams, sliced
• Mussels - 100 grams, cleaned
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until translucent.
4. Add diced tomatoes and green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Stir in shrimp, calamari, and mussels, cooking until the seafood is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
7. Spread the seafood mixture evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough.
8. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from seafood, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and seafood, beneficial for heart health.

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