Description
A coastal Italian classic, this Seafood Pizza (Pizza ai Frutti di Mare) combines a crispy homemade crust, garlicky tomato sauce, and a medley of shrimp, squid, mussels, and clams topped with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- 250g all-purpose flour (or Italian “00” flour)
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 160ml warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200ml canned crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano or basil
- 100g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 80g squid rings
- 80g mussels (cooked and shelled)
- 80g clams (cooked and shelled)
- 150g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, sugar, and olive oil. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt, then knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Let it cool.
- In a skillet, heat a little olive oil. Add shrimp, squid rings, mussels, and clams. Cook for 1–2 minutes until seafood starts to turn opaque. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 250°C (480°F), ideally with a pizza stone or steel inside.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into your preferred pizza shape.
- Place it on a baking tray or the hot pizza stone. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Arrange shrimp, squid, mussels, and clams evenly. Add thinly sliced onions and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake the pizza for 8–10 minutes or until the crust is golden-brown and crisp, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked seafood to avoid excess water on the pizza.
- For a spicier version, add chili flakes to the sauce or drizzle with chili oil.
- A pizza stone or steel will help achieve a crispier crust.
- Buffalo mozzarella or smoked provolone can be used for a deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizza)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
