Description
Lemon Pizza with Fresh Herbs is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, bursting with zesty flavors and fresh ingredients. The combination of tangy lemon, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic herbs creates a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a vibrant gathering with friends. This easy-to-make pizza features a savory olive oil brine that elevates the crust to new heights. With customizable toppings and minimal preparation effort, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- Easy pizza dough (or store-bought)
- 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
- 150 grams fresh mozzarella (or ½ to ⅓ cup shredded firm mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dough as per the easy no-knead recipe; preheat your oven while shaping the pizza.
- Shape dough into a 9×13 inch rectangle on parchment paper; transfer to a pizza peel or rimmed baking sheet.
- In a glass jar, combine olive oil, water, parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Shake until emulsified.
- Create dimples in the dough; drizzle the brine over it and add mozzarella cheese.
- Bake on a preheated pizza stone for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg