Description
This Lemon Pizza recipe is a delightful twist on the classic pizza, featuring fresh flavors of lemon, parsley, and mozzarella. The zesty lemon zest and juice add a refreshing brightness to every bite, making this pizza a perfect choice for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 ball Easy pizza dough (or store-bought dough)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Brine:
- 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
Toppings:
- 5 oz (150 grams) fresh mozzarella (or ½ to ⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pizza dough: Follow the easy no-knead pizza recipe through step 5, including shaping the pizza and preheating the oven.
- Lemon pizza: Prepare the cheese, shape the dough, make the brine, add the topping, bake the pizza, and serve as directed in the recipe.
Notes
- If using fresh mozzarella in water, dab excess moisture with a paper towel.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven’s characteristics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Zesty Pizza, Fresh Flavors, Mozzarella Pizza
