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Salmon and Herb Pizza

February 5, 2017 by Lori 2 Comments

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I love to make pizza.  So much so that I’m shocked that I have gone months without a pizza post.  Well, this salmon and herb pizza is going to end that dry spell on Mutt & Chops.    It is also going to make your mouth so, so happy!  I promise!  Because this is a truly amazing pizza.  Not kidding.

I first made a salmon pizza because I had leftover grilled salmon steaks that I wanted to re-purpose.  I went online looking for a good salmon pizza recipe and every one I saw called for smoked salmon.  So, I kinda made up my own thing and my family really, really liked it.  Afterward, I thought to myself, if it is good with leftover salmon, imagine how good it would be with fresh, raw salmon!  The reality was better than the imagined.  It is the bomb!

Fresh salmon, sliced thinly and seasoned, on a white olive oil and garlic base, with fresh herbs, feta, and Kalamata olives.

Drop the pizza cutter.  Exit stage right!  It is that good!

So, are you ready to make it?

let’s see what goes into this salmon and herb pizza

Ingredients for salmon and herb pizza

Oh!  And the pizza crust.  I make my own.  If you want the recipe, check out this previous post.  It was my first post, so please be tolerant and kind with your appraisal.   The pizza dough recipe, however, stands up just fine. 🙂

You can also use a store-bought crust.  I’ve recently run into this one, which turned out pretty well.

First, pre-heat a pizza stone in a 450°F oven.  Place the rack on the bottom third of the oven.

My last pizza post I told you about my favorite pizza pan.  If you prefer the pan, you can use it instead.  For some reason, this salmon and herb pizza called to my pizza stone, so I went that route.

Seasoning the salmon for the salmon and herb pizza

Start by cutting and seasoning the salmon.  Be sure to use a very sharp knife, and cut the steaks against the grain into 1/4 inch ribbons.  Then season with olive oil, salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper.  Mix gently but thoroughly, and set aside.

Then prep the rest of your ingredients.  You know, chop the herbs and garlic, slice the onions and olives, etc.

Salmon and herb pizza with toppings before cheese

Roll out your dough into a 15 inch in diameter round and transfer to a pizza paddle covered in parchment paper.

If you don’t have a pizza paddle, you can always us an upside down large baking sheet.  The goal is to have a stable base from which to slide the parchment paper with the prepared pizza directly onto the pre-heated pizza stone.  If you are not using a pizza stone, you can just assemble the salmon and herb pizza directly in the cooking pan.

This is a white pizza, so the base is a generous brushed layer of olive oil covered with the fresh, diced garlic.  I really must recommend fresh garlic.  And don’t let the quantity scare you.  The base creates the first and very important layer of flavor, so the olive oil and garlic play an important role.

Then add the onions, Kalamatas, 2/3 of the parsley and dill, and the feta cheese.

Cover those toppings with the seasoned salmon in a single layer.  Then top with the remaining 1/3 of the fresh herbs.

Salmon and herb pizza fully topped with cheese

Finish by spreading the mozzarella over everything.

Finally, carefully slide the parchment paper off the paddle and onto the hot pizza stone in the oven.

Cooked salmon and herb pizza

Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese begins to gently bubble and caramelize, and your house smells like heaven.  That will be approximately 15 to 20 minutes, depending on your oven.

Remove the pizza from the oven and slide it, parchment paper and all, onto a cutting surface.  Be sure to let it sit for a couple of minutes so that the toppings can set a bit.  Otherwise, they might try to slide off the crust when you cut your slices.

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If you like, drizzle some olive oil on your slice and garnish with fresh parsley.  Trust me, if will be amazing without it too.

Be sure to eat it while it is nice and warm because, you know…

Two slices of salmon and herb pizza, one missing bites

Crunchy crust, with the tender, seasoned salmon.  Bright herbs, with the briny Kalamatas, and the creamy saltiness of the feta.  Everything shining against the foundation of olive oil and garlic.

Slice of salmon and herb pizza with bites taken out

People, I assure you, this is a pizza you MUST try.   Hey, no pepperoni, sausage, or other high fat ingredients and packing a flavor shot right to the old taste buds.  So, so good!

 

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Salmon and Herb Pizza

Lori
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 8 -10 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 raw pizza crust
  • 10 ounces of fresh salmon without the skin
  • 1/4 cup of sliced sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 large garlic gloves diced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt
  • Cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat pizza stone in a 450°F oven, placing the rack in the bottom third of the oven.
  • With a sharp knife, slice the salmon into 1/4 inch ribbons.
  • Then, in a small bowl, season the salmon ribbons with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and a generous amount of freshly cracked paper.
  • Stir gently and set aside.
  • Next, roll out the raw crust dough to a diameter of 15 inches and transfer to a parchment-covered pizza paddle.
  • Brush the crust evenly with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Spread the diced garlic over the entire crust, be sure to stop just short of the edges.
  • Then top with the onions, the Kalamata olives, and 2/3 of the parsley and dill.
  • Add the feta.
  • Then add the seasoned salmon in a single layer over the other toppings.
  • Sprinkle the salmon with the remaining 1/3 of the dill and parsley.
  • Then top everything with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Finally, transfer the prepared pizza with the parchment to the pizza stone.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and gently caramelized.
  • Transfer the parchment and pizza to a cutting service.
  • Allow it to sit for a couple of minutes for the toppings to set.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Optional: drizzle olive oil over individual slices and garnish with chopped parsley.

 

Thanks for sharing!

Filed Under: Breads, Brunch, Entrée Tagged With: Artisan Pizza, Crust, dill, Fish, Garlic, Kalamata, Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Parsley, Pizza, Pizza Crust, Salmon

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Comments

  1. Nataliya Anderson says

    March 18, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    You absolutely have to try this pizza!
    If you like pizza and if you are fan of salmon, this pizza is for you.
    I made this pizza second time and I am in love with this recipe. I have never had salmon pizza before and this recipe opened a door to a dish I will make every weekend ?
    The taste is amazing! I love the hint of dill and Kalamata olives.
    The second time I made it I turned oven up to 500 F then I reduced it to 450 F when I placed pizza in the oven. The crust was crisp and salmon was tasty and done.
    Love, love, love this pizza.
    Thanks Lori for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lori says

      March 19, 2017 at 9:47 am

      What a ringing endorsement, Nataliya! Thank you SO much! And you are quite welcome for the recipe. I made this pizza again on Friday for my son Matt, who brought a friend over for dinner. Paired with a Caesar salad and some passion fruit mousse for dessert, we sure enjoyed it!

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