Homemade Crawfish Pizza

This Homemade Crawfish Pizza is a bold, Southern-inspired twist on classic pizza night. A crisp, chewy crust made from scratch serves as the base for a layer of rich pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and Cajun-seasoned crawfish tails. Each bite combines spicy seafood, aromatic herbs, and gooey cheese for a crowd-pleasing pizza that feels both comforting and exciting. With a homemade dough rise, quick skillet-cooked crawfish, and high-heat baking, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Pizza Dough

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 1/3 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt

For the Crawfish Topping

• 1 lb (450g) crawfish tails, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Pizza

• 1 cup pizza sauce (or marinara sauce)
• 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  

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