Tequila-Marinated Shrimp Pizza with Chorizo, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Cilantro Pesto Recipe | Food

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 20 medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup tequila (recommended: Cabo Wabo)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Cornmeal, for dusting peel
• 8 ounces Mexican chorizo, chopped
• Cilantro Pesto, recipe follows
• 11/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into long strips
• 1/2 medium white onion, cut into rings
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• Chopped green onions, garnish
• 2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup grated cotija, queso fresco, or Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons olive oil