Zesty Lemon Pizza with Creamy Mozzarella Delight

This Lemon Pizza is a refreshing twist on traditional pizza, featuring bright Meyer lemons and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Dough Resting Time 15

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pizza Base

1 batch Pizza Dough Homemade or store-bought

For the Brine

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Regular olive oil as substitute
1 cup Water
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Or fresh basil/arugula
2 cloves Garlic Grated
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest preferred
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Fine Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

For the Toppings

8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Slice into ½ inch pieces
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Omit for vegetarian option
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Pizza Stone
Mixing Jar
parchment paper

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the pizza dough according to the recipe and let it rest.
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Slice the mozzarella into ½ inch pieces and let it reach room temperature.
Shape the rested dough into a rectangle on parchment paper, about 9x13 inches.
Combine brine ingredients in a jar, shake well until emulsified.
Create dimples in the dough and drizzle brine over it, then add mozzarella slices.
Transfer pizza to a preheated stone or sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
After baking, drizzle with more lemon juice, sprinkle with parmesan, parsley, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a crispy crust, preheat the oven properly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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