Pesto Pizza with Shrimp, Zucchini, and Kale

Total prep/cook time: ~30 minutes. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large zucchini, chopped
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 4 pieces whole wheat flatbread or naan, or 1 premade pizza crust
• 1/2 cup pesto 
• 1/2 cup fresh parmesan shavings
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. 
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add shrimp. Season with pepper and sear on one side for 2 min. 
3. Flip and sear 30 sec to a minute more. Remove from skillet and set aside. 
4. Add the zucchini to the pan (add a little more oil if needed). Season with pepper and sauté until it starts to soften and brown. Add the kale and sauté until it wilts, another 1‐2 min. 
5. Spread the pesto over each piece flatbread. Top with kale, zucchini and shrimp. Loosely arrange the parmesan shavings over each pizza and slide into the oven. Bake about 15 min, or until the cheese has melted and the crust is golden brown. Check at the 10‐minute mark. 
6. Remove from oven, let cool a few minutes before slicing.

Did you know?
We don't usually think about seafood as a source of antioxidants, but shrimp features at least two unique antioxidants in its nutrient composition: a carotenoid called astaxanthin, and the mineral selenium. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that is receiving special attention in the latest health research, primarily for its anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Shrimp is not only rich in selenium; research studies show that the selenium found in shrimp can be well‐absorbed into the human body. Selenium deficiency has been shown to increase our risk of heart failure and other forms of cardiovascular disease, as well as for other problems including type 2 diabetes, compromised cognitive function, and depression. Pass the shrimp, please!

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):

Total calories: 545 cal
Total fat: 28 g
Saturated fat: 7 g

Sodium: 910 mg

Total carbs: 45 g
Dietary fiber: 9 g

Protein: 37 g