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Lemon Pizza

  • Author: Any
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 1 pizza 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Pizza recipe combines the zesty flavors of lemon with gooey mozzarella on a crispy pizza crust, creating a unique and refreshing twist on a classic favorite.


Ingredients

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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 grams) fresh mozzarella (or from ½ to 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

  1. Prepare Lemon Brine: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, water, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Assemble Pizza: Roll out the pizza dough and brush with the lemon brine. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  3. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
  4. Finish: Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper.

Notes

  • If you prefer a more intense lemon flavor, you can increase the amount of lemon zest and juice in the brine.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: Lemon Pizza, Pizza recipe, Lemon recipe, Mozzarella pizza