Shrimp Parm Pizza Sandwich
Shrimp Parm Pizza Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Pizza Sandwiches
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound frozen popcorn shrimp
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto, to 6 tablespoons
- 20 jarred pickled cherry peppers, to 24 slices
- 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, optional
For Serving
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Remove the store-bought pizza dough from its packaging and place it on a lightly floured surface. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. This will make it easier to work with. Once rested, divide the dough in half. Stretch each piece into a thin oval shape, approximately 8-10 inches long.
⏱️ 60 min
- 2
Brush one side of each stretched dough oval with olive oil. Fold each piece of dough in half, ensuring the oiled side is on the inside. This creates a pocket for the filling. Preheat your air fryer to 450°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450
- 3
Carefully place one folded dough piece into the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Flip the dough over and air fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the second side is also golden. Remove from the air fryer and repeat the process with the second piece of dough. Set the cooked pizza pockets aside.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 450
- 4
While the pizza pockets are cooking, prepare the frozen popcorn shrimp according to the package directions. This typically involves air frying, baking, or pan-frying until crispy and heated through.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the pizza pockets are cool enough to handle, carefully open each pocket. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of basil pesto evenly inside each pocket. Pile half of the cooked popcorn shrimp into each pocket, followed by 10 to 12 slices of pickled cherry peppers and 2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese. If using, sprinkle fresh basil into each sandwich.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve the Shrimp Parm Pizza Sandwiches immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shrimp Parm Pizza Sandwich
For the Pizza Sandwiches
- 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound frozen popcorn shrimp
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto, to 6 tablespoons
- 20 jarred pickled cherry peppers, to 24 slices
- 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, optional
For Serving
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
Remove the store-bought pizza dough from its packaging and place it on a lightly floured surface. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. This will make it easier to work with. Once rested, divide the dough in half. Stretch each piece into a thin oval shape, approximately 8-10 inches long.
⏱️ 60 min - 2
Brush one side of each stretched dough oval with olive oil. Fold each piece of dough in half, ensuring the oiled side is on the inside. This creates a pocket for the filling. Preheat your air fryer to 450°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 450 - 3
Carefully place one folded dough piece into the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Flip the dough over and air fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the second side is also golden. Remove from the air fryer and repeat the process with the second piece of dough. Set the cooked pizza pockets aside.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 450 - 4
While the pizza pockets are cooking, prepare the frozen popcorn shrimp according to the package directions. This typically involves air frying, baking, or pan-frying until crispy and heated through.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the pizza pockets are cool enough to handle, carefully open each pocket. Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of basil pesto evenly inside each pocket. Pile half of the cooked popcorn shrimp into each pocket, followed by 10 to 12 slices of pickled cherry peppers and 2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese. If using, sprinkle fresh basil into each sandwich.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve the Shrimp Parm Pizza Sandwiches immediately with warm marinara sauce for dipping.