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A beautiful lemon pizza topped with thin citrus slices and fresh herbs on a wooden board.

Amalfi-Style Zesty Lemon Pizza

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A light and refreshing pizza topped with paper-thin lemon slices, creamy ricotta, fresh rosemary, and a hint of garlic.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb pizza dough, room temperature
2 Meyer lemons, sliced paper-thin and seeds removed
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh arugula for garnish
Honey for drizzling

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet inside for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: On a floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes.
Step 4: Brush the garlic-infused oil generously over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
Step 5: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the oil base.
Step 6: Arrange the paper-thin lemon slices across the pizza in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap excessively.
Step 7: Add small dollops of ricotta cheese between the lemon slices and sprinkle the fresh rosemary and Pecorino Romano over the top.
Step 8: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the lemons are slightly charred.
Step 9: Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Top with fresh arugula and a light drizzle of honey before serving.

Notes

Always slice the lemons as thin as possible to avoid a bitter taste. Using a mandoline is highly recommended.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg