Pizza, California Avocado-Rock Shrimp

Ingredients

 * 1 Unbaked pizza dough shell (12 inch)
 * ½ Tbsp Olive oil
 * ½ Tbsp Finely chopped fresh garlic -
 * ½ Cup Chopped red onion
 * 1 California Avocado, cut into 8 slices
 * ½ Cup Coarsely chopped roasted red bell pepper
 * 4 oz Peeled rock shrimp
 * 3 oz Gouda cheese, shredded
 * Shredded, Fresh Basil* - As needed

Directions
METHOD

Brush dough shell with olive oil; sprinkle with garlic.

Evenly arrange California Avocado slices in a pinwheel pattern.

Scatter, one at a time, onion, roasted pepper and shrimp over avocado.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake at 500 degrees F until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Lightly sprinkle with basil

Cut into 8 wedges.


 * To use dried basil, lightly sprinkle it on the pizza after the cheese, before it goes into the oven.

Hot Tip for Cooking with Genuine California Avocados:

Cooking softens the avocado's texture and mellows the flavor. Protect avocados from discoloration with batters, toppings or sauces to avoid exposure to direct heat.

YIELD: 12-inch Pizza