Crispy High-Protein Garlic Shrimp Tortilla Pizza
A quick, crispy low-carb tortilla pizza topped with flavorful tomato sauce, tender garlic shrimp, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella with feta. High in protein and fiber for an effortless weeknight dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Stacie + Lila
Stacie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the high-fiber low-carb tortilla on the…
Place the high-fiber low-carb tortilla on the baking sheet and pre-bake for 3 minutes until slightly firm.
Look for: slightly firm
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Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the wild shrimp, oregano, and garlic powder, sauteing for 2 to 3 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Look for: opaque and cooked through
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Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the…
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pre-baked tortilla base, leaving a small rim around the edges.
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Layer the baby spinach leaves
Layer the baby spinach leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, and sauteed wild shrimp over the sauce.
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Sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella cheese and crumbled…
Sprinkle the part-skim mozzarella cheese and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C)…
Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbling.
Look for: the edges are golden brown and the cheeses are melted and bubbling
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, slice into four quarters, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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