Description
This Mediterranean-inspired seafood pizza (Pizza ai Frutti di Mare) features a crisp, airy crust topped with seasoned tomato sauce, mozzarella, and a mix of tender shrimp, squid, mussels, and clams. Elegant yet easy to prepare, it’s perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour or Italian “00” flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 160 ml warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 200 ml canned crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or dried basil
- 100 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 80 g squid rings
- 80 g cooked mussels, shelled
- 80 g cooked clams, shelled
- 150 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, sugar, and olive oil. Let rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes). Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- For the sauce, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano or basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Let cool.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, squid, mussels, and clams. Cook for 1–2 minutes until shrimp begin to turn opaque. Season lightly. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F), placing a pizza stone or steel inside if using.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to a thin round (~3–4 mm). Transfer to a baking tray or hot stone.
- Spread tomato sauce over the dough. Sprinkle mozzarella, then evenly distribute seafood. Add sliced onion and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Remove from oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use thawed, patted-dry frozen seafood to prevent soggy crust.
- Homemade dough yields better texture but store-bought works in a pinch.
- Pre-cooking seafood prevents overcooking and excess moisture.
- Low-moisture mozzarella helps avoid soggy toppings.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
