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BBQ Shrimp Flatbreads

These BBQ Shrimp Flatbreads are a quick, flavorful, and easy weeknight meal. Featuring tender shrimp coated in smoky BBQ sauce, sweet red onion, and gooey cheese all on a crispy flatbread crust, it's a delicious twist on a classic pizza.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 small whole wheat flatbreads or naan
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.75 cup BBQ sauce plus more for drizzling
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with 0.5 cup of the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the BBQ-coated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  4. Place the flatbreads or naan on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the remaining 0.25 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border for the crust.
  5. Evenly distribute the cooked BBQ shrimp, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauced flatbreads.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread crusts are golden and crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and drizzle with a little extra BBQ sauce if desired. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the shrimp or a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce. These flatbreads are also great with a sprinkle of smoked paprika on the shrimp before cooking.