Description
This fresh and vibrant Lemon Pizza combines a zesty lemon herb mixture with creamy mozzarella and parmesan cheeses on a crispy pizza crust. Finished with fresh parsley and optional toppings like arugula and prosciutto, this bright, flavorful pizza is perfect for a light, refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough and Base
- 1 ball Easy pizza dough (or store-bought dough)
- 2 tablespoons 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
Cheeses and Toppings
- 5 oz (150 grams) fresh mozzarella (or ½ to ⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Chili flakes
- Baby arugula or mixed greens
- Prosciutto
- Capers
- Other herbs like basil or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat thoroughly for a crisp crust.
- Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, ensuring an even base for toppings.
- Prepare Lemon Herb Mixture: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to create the flavorful brush-on mix.
- Brush Dough: Evenly brush the lemon herb mixture over the rolled-out pizza dough, covering the surface completely for bright flavor throughout.
- Add Cheese: Spread fresh mozzarella evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese for a rich cheesy topping.
- Bake Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove pizza from oven, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add Optional Toppings: For extra flavor and texture, add chili flakes, baby arugula, prosciutto, capers, or fresh herbs such as basil or thyme just before serving.
- Serve: Slice the pizza and serve warm to enjoy the bright, fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use a pizza stone for a crispier, more evenly cooked crust.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest to suit your preference for citrus intensity.
- Optional toppings like arugula and prosciutto add depth, texture, and complexity to the pizza.
- To keep this pizza vegetarian, simply omit the prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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