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    Mexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza

    Published: Mar 3, 2016 Β· Last Modified: Apr 24, 2019 by Beyond Mere Sustenance with 20 CommentsΒ· This post may contain affiliate links Β· This blog generates income via ads Β·

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    Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.

    ~~ Mark Twain

    I like Mexican food; it doesn't always like me.  😉 Mexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza bursts with south-of-the-border flavor, and the combination of Mexican chorizo, cilantro-pepitas pesto, New Mexico green chile, and lime-marinated shrimp tickles your taste buds. However, it is spicy! Evaluate your heat-handling ability prior to proceeding...

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    Since moving to McAllen, Texas (near the Gulf of Mexico) 6 months ago, I've sought to include more of the abundance of Mexican ingredients and regional flavors in my recipes. The local Gulf shrimp are amazing, the fresh avocados are always ripe and ready, the cilantro is beautiful and inexpensive, and the butcher block at our local market has very lean house-made chorizo. I still have several pounds of Hatch green chile in my freezer, we've got a new gas grill with a pizza stone insert, our weather has been gorgeous in the evenings, and shrimp pizza seemed like a perfect direction to head with this... Well, it wasn't easy, but I think my sous chef (and husband) and I came up with a winner!

    The pizza crust complements the Mexican flavors with the addition of cornmeal. The crust is chewy with a bit of earthy, cornmeal crunch. It provides a really nice base for the toppings. I used my bread machine to streamline the Mexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza process of making pizza dough - as I usually do. I use the "dough" setting, carefully dump the ingredients into the pan, check to make sure the dough forms a ball, and then forget about it for 1 Β½ hours. Before the dough finishes, I quick-marinate the shrimp, make the cilantroMexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza pesto, then brown the chorizo. When selecting chorizo for this dish, keep in mind that you need lean, butcher block quality chorizo, not the type that comes in a tube that is mostly orange grease. Yuck!

     Once the dough is ready, divide it into 4 portions. Using a rolling pin - I like a Norpro 3077 Wooden Pastry and Pizza Roller or similar - roll the dough into approximately 8" disks. Place them on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread each crust with about ΒΌth of the pesto, ΒΌth of the browned chorizo, and ΒΌth of the chopped green chile. Mexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza Grill or bake the pizzas 6 to 8 minutes - until the edges are browning nicely. If you've got a sous chef/husband/significant other to keep an eye on the pizzas, go ahead and sear those marinated shrimp. This takes about 1 minute per side if the pan is very hot. Overcooked shrimp taste like leather, so cook just until pink with a bit of caramelization on the edges. With the pizzas off the grill or out of the oven, arrange a few shrimp and thin slices of avocado; garnish with some chopped cilantro. Voila! 

    I would suggest pairing this spicy Mexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza with a really great farmhouse saison such as Anchorage Brewing Company's Love Buzz Saison - the citra hops and fresh orange peel finish would be a perfect complement to the pizza. Mark and I love pairing wine and beer with food. I am wondering if many of my readers appreciate pairings suggestions... I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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    Mexican Green Chile and Shrimp Pizza - bold south-of-the-border flavors of Hatch green chile, cilantro pesto, lime-marinated shrimp, and avocado atop a cornmeal crust!


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    1. mjskitchen says

      March 08, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      Cornmeal crust, cilantro pesto and green chile - I'm in heaven!!! What a creative pizza! Oh to find good shrimp in New Mexico. πŸ™‚ I'm jealous. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing. BTW - It's still chilly at nights here. Crazy days in the high 60s and nights in the 30s. Can't wait for it to warm up more.

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      • Tamara says

        March 09, 2016 at 7:14 am

        Gulf shrimp are divine! I don't think I can go back to the frozen farm-raised ones we had in Las Cruces πŸ˜‰ I do miss those cold nights, though. We run our air conditioner year-round, and the house just seems stuffy to me! Thanks MJ!

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    2. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

      March 07, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      I love this! Your photos are making my mouth water and I JUST ate lunch!!!

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      • Tamara says

        March 07, 2016 at 7:27 pm

        Haha! That's the life of a food blogger. πŸ™‚ Thanks Sam!

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    3. Elaina says

      March 07, 2016 at 11:35 am

      This looks amazing, Tamara! I was just about to suggest cotija cheese, then I scrolled down to the ingredients list and saw that you added it to the pesto. If it were me, I'd proably sprinkle more on top. I do loooove my cheese, though. I've also never had shrimp on pizza before. I bet these are really filling from all the protein!

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      • Tamara says

        March 07, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Hi Elaina! I love cheese, but we use it judiciously πŸ˜‰ We get some really nice aged cotija in McAllen. I did discuss whether or not we would add cotija crumbles in addition to the pesto. Maybe I should add this in the notes? Both my husband and I lift weights and are into fitness, so I do tend to make sure there is sufficient protein in our food...

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    4. Amber @ Slim Pickin's Kitchen says

      March 07, 2016 at 10:48 am

      I love chorizo and the cilantro-pepita pesto sounds incredible! This is a perfect dish for the upcoming warmer weather. Can't wait to give it a go πŸ™‚

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      • Tamara says

        March 07, 2016 at 10:53 am

        Thanks Amber! The flavor of the cilantro-pepita pesto is great, and I was thinking about how good it would be in a summer pasta salad with veggies too!

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    5. Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says

      March 07, 2016 at 10:47 am

      The BEST part about Texas for me was all the deliciously spicy Mexican food. That and the bbq πŸ˜‰ We'll be trying this recipe here soon!

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      • Tamara says

        March 07, 2016 at 10:54 am

        Thanks Meaghan! I'm still adjusting to life in Texas, but having lots of fun with the local ingredients πŸ™‚

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    6. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

      March 03, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      This sounds sooo good right now!! Saving this recipe! Thanks!!

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      • Tamara says

        March 03, 2016 at 9:52 pm

        My pleasure, Sam! I hope you give it a try!

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    7. Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed says

      March 03, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      this sounds delish! all things i love to eat

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      • Tamara says

        March 03, 2016 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks Leslie! It does have lots of flavor πŸ™‚

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    8. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      March 03, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      My OH would soooooooooo love this recipe. Sending it off to him.

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      • Tamara says

        March 03, 2016 at 1:21 pm

        Haha... He must like spicy food πŸ™‚

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    9. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

      March 03, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      So up my alley with the green chili.

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      • Tamara says

        March 03, 2016 at 12:16 pm

        Having lived 22 years in southern NM, Hatch green chile will always be a favorite ingredient! Fortunately, our local HEB market had fresh green chile in early September, and I filled my freezer πŸ™‚

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    10. Valentina says

      March 03, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      What a delicious combination of flavors. I just love it -- and I love the heat! πŸ™‚

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      • Tamara says

        March 03, 2016 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Valentina! I do hope I made it clear that this recipe is spicy πŸ˜‰ I know a couple of my email subscribers would die if they tried to eat it!

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