Description
Lemon Pizza – a bright, fresh, and utterly delicious pizza that proves simple ingredients can create magic. A lemony garlic-parsley brine replaces traditional tomato sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella and finished with lemon juice, parmesan, and black pepper. Light, zesty, and unforgettable!
Ingredients
- Pizza dough:
- 1 ball easy pizza dough (or store-bought dough)
- Lemon brine:
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Mozzarella:
- 5 oz (150 g) fresh mozzarella or ½–⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella
- To finish:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pizza dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza dough recipe through step 5, including shaping the pizza and preheating the oven.
- Prepare the cheese: If using fresh mozzarella in water, cut into ½-inch pieces and dab dry if very watery.
- Shape the dough: Place dough on parchment paper and gently stretch from the center into a 9×13-inch pizza. Transfer to a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet.
- Make the brine: Add all brine ingredients to a glass jar with a lid and shake until emulsified.
- Add toppings: Make dimples in the dough, scatter the brine evenly, filling the dimples, then add mozzarella.
- Bake: Transfer pizza to a preheated pizza stone and bake until crust and cheese are nicely browned, about 8–10 minutes.
- Serve: Top with fresh lemon juice, parmesan, parsley, and black pepper. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t skip making dimples in the dough – they hold the lemony brine for maximum flavor.
- Use a pizza stone for the crispiest crust, but a preheated baking sheet works too.
- Fresh mozzarella is preferred, but be sure to pat it dry to prevent a soggy crust.
- Add thinly sliced red onion, arugula, or capers for extra flavor dimensions.
- For a heartier version, add cooked shrimp, grilled chicken, or crispy pancetta.
- This pizza is best eaten immediately while hot and crispy.
- Try with a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze for a sweet-savory contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pizza
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean