Tequila-Marinated Shrimp Pizza with Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients

• ¾ cup warm water (110 degrees F)
• 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 2 to 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 20 medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise
• + 16 more ingredients
• • ½ cup tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo)
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Cornmeal, for dusting peel
  • 8 ounces Mexican chorizo, chopped
  • Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
  • 1½ cups grated Monterey jack cheese
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into long strips
  • ½ medium white onion, cut into rings
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • Chopped green onions, garnish

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of the flour, salt, and 2 teaspoons of the oil, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to incorporate. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable, yet...

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