Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Pizza

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Pizza

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword cajun-shrimp-andouille-sausage-pizza, easy-pizza-recipes, shrimp-pizza

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Total Time 33

Servings servings

Calories 382kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

1 13.8 oz tube refrigerated thin or classic pizza crust dough or 1 lb homemade pizza dough
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb fresh andouille sausage casings removed
18 medium raw shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
3/4 tsp Cajun seasoning divided
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese divided
1/2 cup prepared fire roasted pizza sauce i.e. Classic or your favorite
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 12 inch round pizza pan with cooking spray and press the pizza crust evenly onto the pan.
In a stove top skillet over medium-high, brown sausage in 1-2 Tbsp olive oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to remove from pan.
Toss the shrimp with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of creole seasoning, then saute in the sausage drippings for about 20 seconds. Do not over cook, remove from the heat.
Assemble Pizza: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning with pizza sauce. Spread over crust. (Adjust amount of seasoning to your taste)
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese, andouille and arrange shrimp evenly on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of shredded pepper jack cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Place into the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden.
Sprinkle with the sliced fresh basil and serve.

To make your own pizza crust see my recipe for Homemade Pizza Dough.