Fontina cheese, fresh grated parmesan, fresh spinach, tomatoes and shrimp a fantastic combination all tucked inside this homemade dough! |
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped or grape tomatoes ( about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup white wine or
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 packed cups arugula, chopped spinach or other greens you may like
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley and cayenne pepper
tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded fontina cheese or mozzarella
1 pound of homemade pizza dough or store bought
Parmesan cheese
Egg wash
1 beat egg with
1 teaspoon water
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Filling: In a medium skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 1 minutes. Season the shrimp with herbs and spices, to taste, and add them to the skillet. Cook aonther minute. Remove the shrimp . Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook over medium-high heat until the tomatoes start to soften, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook for 2 minutes or more until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the tarragon, arugula, and shrimp.
Cool, place mixture down the center of the rolled out dough, (12x14) sprinkle shredded fontina cheese sprinkle on top with 2 tablespoons grated parmensan cheese evenly over the shrimp mixture.
Fold over crimp edges with fork tines and seal with egg wash. Bake till golden brown.
WOW this looks amazing, especially since I've been on a low carb diet and have not had bread in forever!
ReplyDeleteI never tried this combination for a calzone and definitively worth to try - love fontina more shrimp :)
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Gera
that looks divine! I might make those this week, I have to get shrimp for another dish anyway.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely amazing, with a rich and very tasty mix of ingredients. I love it. Bye, have a great Sunday
ReplyDeleteThis sounds and looks great Claudia. I love the combination!
ReplyDeleteCalzone! And shrimp! Woo hoo, sounds delicious :)
ReplyDeleteIt's light enough for spring but substantial enough for our chilly spring! Great combinatioon!
ReplyDeleteI love the golden color of your calzone. It look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like loaded with flavours and it looks mouthwatering too.
ReplyDeleteDo you know a good dentist? I just chipped my tooth trying to take a bite of that first photo. Tis sounds delicious as usual.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination of flavors and fresh idea for Calzone. Thanks Claudia.
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ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. The shrimp and cheese are making my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy! What a great combination of flavors!
ReplyDeleteChe squisita! Yum.........xo,
ReplyDeleteYour top photo is SO enticing, Claudia! I wish this was going to be my dinner tonight...so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible -- I think my husband is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm adding another WOW - it looks magnificent.
ReplyDeleteI have never had this in a calzone, it's a really inventive combination!
ReplyDeleteMmmmhhh I am a big fan of calzone, pizza, focaccia & CO.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice evening! Barbaraxx
I never would think to put shrimp in a calzone, but all of these flavors look so incredible together!! And look at that golden crust, man, it looks so good!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful combination. It looks so delicious in your photo I almost feel I can take a bite.
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds amazing, Claudia. Great combination of flavors :)
ReplyDeleteYou always know how to make me hungry. Never fails.
ReplyDeleteA really awesome calzone, love the shrimp here!
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I wouldn't have thought to use shrimp, thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, fantastic clazone, just stuffed with goodies.
ReplyDeleteAhh, this looks delicious. I love coming to your site. Such good things to eat!
ReplyDeleteWow, does this look good! That first photo just pulled me right in.
ReplyDeletelooking great...
ReplyDeleteanother great way to have shrimp...
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how did I miss this, love it, wish I had it now during cocktail hour(s)
ReplyDeleteLove Calzones, you've put together a pretty yummy recipe!
ReplyDeletethe biggest and best calzone I ever saw...absolutly fantastic flavours and presentation...love it .... send us a piece.
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And this is definitely something I wouldn't want to miss! Hmmm... truly seducing.
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Kristy
I love the oozing that the filling is doing in that first photo, it's making me drool a little and I want to get to the store to get some shrimp and hurry home to make this myself :D
ReplyDeleteyum...wat a delicious try with an awesome result..love d clicks..
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Oh my goodness! This calzone looks amazing! I want a big bite right now! I'm new to your blog and i'm your newest follower! :)
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What a beautiful idea for a calzone filling...love it! I have not had a calzone in awhile now but this combination is making it an need to :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good choice for a filling and love that homemade dough!
ReplyDeleteI love the variety of ingredients that you added - makes me want one for lunch today!
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh, this looks amazing, Claudia!!! Especially with that melted cheese on top...swooning~
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