Pan-Fried Squid and Shrimp Pizza Without an Oven
A homemade seafood pizza topped with squid and shrimp on hand-kneaded dough cooked in a frying pan.
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This squid and shrimp pizza is made easily without an oven using just a frying pan and a microwave. The key trick is to briefly blanch the seafood toppings ahead of time to keep moisture from making the dough soggy. A special sauce mixing gochujang and ketchup adds a sweet and spicy kick, making it a satisfying snack.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- Flour150 g (bread flour)
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Sugar2 tsp
- Milk40 g
- Yeast0.5 tsp
- Water3 tbsp
Toppings
- Squid1 whole (body tube only)
- Frozen shrimp8 (medium size)
- Onion1/4
- Bell pepper1/4
- Bell pepper1/4
- Canned sweet corn1/2 cup
- Pizza cheese (shredded mozzarella)to taste
Sauce
- Ketchup3 tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Hot sauce1 tsp (optional)
- Cover the bowl with a cotton cloth or plastic wrap so the dough does not dry out, and let it ferment for 2 to 3 hours.
- Score the squid body with a crisscross pattern and cut it into bite-sized pieces, then peel and devein the shrimp. Briefly blanch the squid and shrimp in boiling water, wipe away excess moisture, and season lightly with a little salt. Using raw squid and shrimp will release too much water.
- You can also add button mushrooms or ham; feel free to prepare toppings based on what is in your fridge.
- If you have commercial pizza sauce, you can use that instead of the homemade sauce.
Steps
Sift the flour together with the salt and sugar.
Dissolve the yeast in warm water.
Warm the milk as well.
Score the squid body with a crisscross pattern and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and devein the shrimp.
Briefly blanch the squid and shrimp in boiling water, wipe off excess moisture, and season lightly with a little salt.
Using raw squid and shrimp will release too much water.
Slice the vegetables into similar thicknesses.
You can also add button mushrooms or ham.
Prepare toppings based on whatever you have in the fridge.
Now make the dough. Add the yeast dissolved in warm water to the sifted flour
and mix evenly.
Pour the milk into the partially combined flour little by little while mixing.
Knead the dough by hand for at least 10 minutes until it becomes chewy and elastic.
Pour hot water into a large container and place the dough bowl on top of it.
Cover the dough bowl with a cotton cloth or plastic wrap so it does not dry out.
Let it ferment for 2 to 3 hours, changing the warm water underneath frequently so it stays warm.
Roll out the fermented dough with a rolling pin and shape it.
I made one large pizza all at once to keep it simple.
Prick the center all over with a fork.
Cook it in an ungreased frying pan slowly over low heat.
It has browned nicely on both sides.
This is my own custom sauce.
Mix together 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp gochujang, 1 tbsp corn syrup, and 1 tsp hot sauce (optional).
Spread half of the sauce over the crust.
You can drizzle the remaining half over the finished pizza before eating.
If you have regular pizza sauce, feel free to use that instead.
Add all of your topping ingredients in whichever amounts you like.
Finish by generously scattering pizza cheese over the top.
I microwaved it for 3 to 4 minutes; adjust the time as needed while watching the cheese melt.
Here is one well-cooked pizza. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top and enjoy.
Ppunwife's tips
- Adding raw squid and shrimp will release excess liquid, so blanch them briefly in boiling water, wipe dry, and season lightly before placing them on the pizza.
- When proofing the dough, replace the warm water underneath frequently so it stays warm.
- Adjust the microwave time while keeping an eye on the cheese as it melts.
FAQ
Do I need to blanch the squid and shrimp before adding them?
Putting them on completely raw can release too much water during cooking, so blanch them briefly in boiling water and wipe off the moisture before use.
Can I use store-bought pizza sauce?
Yes, you can use regular store-bought pizza sauce instead of the homemade sauce mixed from ketchup and gochujang.
How do I melt the cheese without an oven?
Pan-fry the crust on both sides, layer on the toppings and cheese, then microwave for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts.
Can I use other toppings besides seafood?
You can add whatever ingredients suit your taste and fridge inventory, such as button mushrooms or ham.
