Go Back
–+ servings
Zesty Lemon Mozzarella Pizza

Zesty Lemon Mozzarella Pizza: A Bright Twist on Tradition

A refreshing take on pizza with zesty lemon and creamy mozzarella, perfect for dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 Pizza Dough Homemade no-knead or store-bought
For the Brine
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality oil
  • 1/2 cup Water Filtered for best taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, can swap with basil or dill
  • 1 clove Garlic (grated) Infuses flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Freshly grated
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice For drizzling
  • 1 tsp Fine Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Toppings
  • 150 g Fresh Mozzarella Slice for optimal moisture control
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese For finishing touch
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
  • Pizza Peel
  • Jar for Brine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30 minutes, placing a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.
  2. Slice fresh mozzarella into ½ inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. On parchment paper, stretch your dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle and transfer to a pizza peel.
  4. In a jar, combine olive oil, water, parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; shake until mixed.
  5. Dimple the dough surface, pour the brine over, and arrange mozzarella slices on top.
  6. Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  7. Remove from oven, drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle Parmesan, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!