Homemade Red Lobster-Inspired Lobster Pizza
Recreate the iconic Red Lobster Lobster Pizza at home with this easy-to-follow recipe, featuring tender lobster, melted mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic basil on a crispy thin crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked thin pizza crust (12-inch) or thin flatbread
- 8 oz cooked lobster meat, thawed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim or whole milk)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, or 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If your pizza crust or flatbread package specifies a different temperature, follow those instructions.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic. This will be your flavorful base.
- 3
Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet. Brush the garlic-infused olive oil evenly over the crust, leaving a small border for the edge.
- 4
Sprinkle about half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the oiled crust.
- 5
Evenly distribute the chopped lobster meat over the cheese.
- 6
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes or sliced Roma tomatoes over the lobster.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings. Season lightly with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- 8
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cooking times may vary depending on your oven and crust type.
- 9
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter the fresh basil leaves generously over the top.
- 10
Let the pizza cool for a minute or two before slicing into wedges and serving warm.