Prawn and Pumpkin Pizza takes your regular pizza night to new heights. I stumbled upon this combination during a kitchen experiment, and it’s become a family favorite. The sweet pumpkin pieces complement the prawns perfectly, while the tikka masala sauce adds just the right kick. The fresh herbs and yogurt drizzle bring everything together beautifully.
About the Recipe
This pizza puts a spin on traditional toppings by mixing seafood with roasted pumpkin. The tikka masala sauce adds warmth and depth, while fresh herbs keep things light and bright. It’s easy to make but looks impressive – perfect for both weeknight dinners and casual entertaining. The combination might sound unusual, but trust me, it works wonderfully.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
First, it’s super flexible – you can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste. The cooking steps are straightforward, and you’ll learn some useful techniques like stir-frying prawns perfectly. The mix of textures is amazing – from crispy base to tender pumpkin and juicy prawns. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak extra vegetables onto your pizza.
Prawn and Pumpkin Pizza
Cooking Tips
– Make sure to slice the pumpkin thinly so it cooks quickly
– Don’t overcook the prawns – they’ll continue cooking in the oven
– Pat the prawns dry before cooking for better browning
– Let the pizza base come to room temperature before topping
– Spread toppings evenly for consistent cooking
Serving and Storing Suggestions
Serves 2-3 people. Total prep and cooking time: 30-35 minutes. Serve hot right out of the oven. While best eaten fresh, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Reheat in a hot oven for 5 minutes to crisp up the base.
Similar Recipes
- Seafood Mediterranean Pizza
- Roasted Vegetable Indian-Style Pizza
- Spicy Tikka Chicken Pizza
Nutrient Benefits
This pizza offers a good balance of proteins from prawns, carbohydrates from the base, and vitamins from vegetables. Pumpkin provides vitamin A and fiber, while prawns are rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The fresh herbs add antioxidants and the yogurt provides calcium.
Prawn and Pumpkin Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 Pizza Base
- 5 to 6 King Prawns (peeled, deveined)
- 250 gms Yellow Pumpkins (peeled, finely sliced)
- 2 tbsp Plain Yogurt
- 2 Onions (small, finely sliced)
- 1 Capsicum (finely sliced)
- Mint Leaves (handful, chopped)
- Coriander Leaves (handful, chopped)
- Baby Spinach Leaves (handful, chopped)
- 2 to 3 tbsp Tikka Masala Sauce (available readymade in most major stores)
- Black Pepper Powder as per taste
- Tomato Sauce to spread
- Olive Oil as required
Instructions
- Spread tomato sauce on the pizza base and keep aside.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium flame.
- Stir-fry the pumpkin pieces until golden and tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove and keep aside.
- Add some more oil to the pan.
- Saute the onions until golden and remove.
- Add the prawns to the pan and stir-fry until pink. Remove.
- Spread the tikka masala sauce on the pizza base.
- Top up with the pumpkins, onions, prawns, cucumbers, mint leaves, coriander leaves and spinach leaves.
- Add 1 to 2 tblsp water to the yogurt and drizzle over the pizza.
- Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 200C/400F.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cooked through and crust is golden.
- Remove and sprinkle pepper powder on top.
- Cut into slices and serve at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes. Just thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking. Make sure they’re deveined and peeled. Fresh prawns give better results, but frozen ones work fine if that’s what you have.
Can I prepare the toppings in advance?
You can cook the pumpkin and prawns up to 4 hours ahead. Store them in the fridge and bring to room temperature before assembling the pizza. This makes the final preparation much quicker.
What can I substitute for tikka masala sauce?
You can use mild curry sauce, butter chicken sauce, or even a mix of tomato sauce with some Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric. The goal is to add that warm, spicy flavor.
