Caramelized Onions, Eggplant, Shrimp and Goat Cheese Pizza

I got this idea from a true hostess. My friend Suzi, makes Wednesday dinner for an average of 4-6 people on a weekly basis; as well as weekly brunches.  Having said that, one can imagine all the yummy plates that have stepped out from her kitchen.  But, she really wowed me with this mouthwatering pizza delight. Its easy to make and the presentation makes for a colorful appetite pleaser.

Caramelized Onions, Eggplant, Shrimp and Goat Cheese Pizza (serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp olive oil
  
• 3oz thinly sliced red onions
  
• 1 tbsp sugar
  
• 6 thin slices eggplant
  
• 1 med tomato thinly sliced
  
• ½ lb shrimp (about 24 shrimps)
  
• ½ tsp garlic finely chopped
  
• Salt & Pepper
  
• 1 pkg pizza dough (I recommend Trader Joe’s Herb Dough)
  
• ¼ lb goat cheese
  
• 5 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil to medium in a large skillet. Add onions and sauté until lightly browned, about 5mins; add sugar and stir till caramelized. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly and set aside. 
3. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet, add eggplant slices and cook on both sides till golden, remove from skillet, let cool slightly and set aside. 
4. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tbsp of olive oil; add garlic and stir till golden, add shrimp, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes, remove from skillet, let cool slightly and set aside. 
5. Roll pizza dough into desired shape and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
6. Sprinkle onions over pizza dough, top with eggplant and tomato.

   7.   Top eggplant and tomato with goat cheese.

  8.   Place in oven and bake until crust is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add 
        shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  9.   Remove, garnish with basil (optional), slice and serve.