This pizza is packed with refreshing flavors and bright vivid colors that will make your senses dance!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 4 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup spearmint
• 4 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp reserved
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiana-Reggiano
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• 1/2 lb fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 lemons, 1 lemon sliced into 1/8-in rounds & 1 lemon sliced into wedges 
• 1 package pre-made pizza dough
• 7 oz plain ricotta

Basil Pesto

1. Optional: In a medium pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat. Set aside & let cool.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine pine nuts, 4 cups basil, spearmint, and pulse several times. Add 3 tsp garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt & pepper and pulse several times. Slowly add olive oil and keep pulsing until a smooth paste is achieved.
3. Set aside.

1. Roll out dough into an oblong shape onto a baking sheet.
2. Spread basil pesto over entire top of dough. Top with lemon rounds and dollops of ricotta all over.
3. Cook dough in oven according to directions on package.
4. While dough is cooking, start cooking shrimp.

Shrimp

1. In a medium pan over medium heat, cook shrimp, 1 tsp garlic, and squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste. Cook until opaque (about 2 minutes per side).
2. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembling Pizza

1. Remove cooked pizza dough and assemble while still hot.
2. Top with cooked shrimp and garnish with remaining fresh basil. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over pizza for an extra hint of refreshing citrus-y flavor.
3. Serve.