Half-Baked Seafood Flatbread
A crispy flatbread topped with half-cooked seafood and aromatic herbs. This italian-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs sheets flatbread, medium, steamed and debearded mussels, small, peeled and deveined prawns for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 sheets flatbread
- 12 medium, steamed and debearded mussels
- 12 small, peeled and deveined prawns
- 2 medium, diced tomato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped basil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Brush 1 tbsp olive oil over flatbread and bake 8-10 minutes until crisp.
- Step 2: In a pan, sauté 1 tbsp olive oil with 1/2 cup tomato until softened, 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Top each flatbread with 1/2 cup mussels, 1/2 cup prawns, and 1/2 tbsp basil. Bake 3-4 minutes until seafood is just cooked.
- Step 4: Serve immediately with a drizzle of remaining olive oil.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Baked Seafood Flatbread take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Baked Seafood Flatbread?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sheets flatbread from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Baked Seafood Flatbread?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Baked Seafood Flatbread for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-Baked Seafood Flatbread?
Italian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
