Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

Italian Dressing

0.25 cup

Honey

0.75 pound

Raw Shrimp

peeled and deveined

1 unit

Red Bell Pepper

thinly sliced

1 unit

Yellow Bell Pepper

thinly sliced

2 bunch

Green Onions

trimmed

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

5 unit

Arugula

3 clove

Garlic

1 piece

Ginger

roughly chopped

2 tbsp

Green Curry Paste

0.5 cup

Honey Roasted Peanuts

2 tbsp

Honey

1 tsp

Sriracha

0.75 cup

Coconut Milk

1 unit

Pizza Crust

1 cup

Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk Italian dressing and honey in a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Add raw shrimp and sliced bell peppers to the bowl.

Step 3
~3 min

Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 4
~3 min

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Grease a grill basket with cooking spray and place on the grill.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove shrimp and peppers from the marinade using a slotted spoon and add to the grill basket.

Step 7
~3 min

Grill for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and peppers are charred.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove shrimp if cooked before vegetables are fully charred.

Step 9
~3 min

Continue cooking peppers until slightly charred.

Step 10
~3 min

Add spoonfuls of leftover marinade while stirring, but avoid adding during the last few minutes of cooking.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove the basket from the grill and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 12
~3 min

Cut off the stems of the green onions and the top portion of the green sections.

Step 13
~3 min

Coat remaining green onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 14
~3 min

Grill green onions until lightly charred, flipping once.

Step 15
~3 min

Chop grilled green onions and set aside.

Step 16
~3 min

To make pesto, combine arugula, garlic, ginger, curry paste, and peanuts in a food processor.

Step 17
~3 min

Pulse to combine.

Step 18
~3 min

Add honey, Sriracha, and coconut milk and pulse until a pesto consistency is achieved, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 19
~3 min

Spread a thick layer of pesto over the pizza crust.

Step 20
~3 min

Top with grilled green onions, shrimp, and peppers.

Step 21
~3 min

Sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 22
~3 min

Grill the pizza until the bottom is crispy and the cheese is melted.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the shrimp for longer for a more intense flavor.

Use a pizza stone on the grill for a crispier crust.

Add other vegetables like zucchini or eggplant to the grill.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Pesto can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Italian and American cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Party
Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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