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Lemon Pizza Recipe with Fresh Mozzarella

Lemon Pizza Recipe combines pizza dough with lemon, garlic, parsley, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Finish with fresh lemon juice, parsley, and black pepper before serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball easy pizza dough or store-bought pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 small garlic clove grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 ounces fresh mozzarella or 1/2 to 1/3 cup shredded firm mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional chili flakes
  • Optional baby arugula or mixed greens
  • Optional turkey slices
  • Optional capers
  • Optional basil or thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside while the oven preheats so the cooking surface becomes thoroughly hot.
  • Shape the dough. Lightly flour your work surface and roll or stretch the pizza dough into your preferred shape and thickness. Make sure it will fit comfortably on your pizza stone or baking sheet.
  • Make the lemon-herb mixture. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until evenly combined.
  • Season the crust. Brush the lemon-herb mixture evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving a small border around the edge if you prefer a more defined crust.
  • Add the cheese. Tear or slice the fresh mozzarella and distribute it evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
  • Bake. Carefully transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned in spots.
  • Add fresh lemon flavor. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the top.
  • Finish and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Add optional chili flakes, arugula, turkey slices, capers, basil, or thyme. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, simply leave out the optional turkey slices. Baby arugula, capers, basil, and fresh thyme can be mixed and matched depending on the flavor you want.
If using store-bought dough, allow it to come close to room temperature before shaping. This makes the dough easier to stretch and helps prevent it from springing back.
For a richer finish, add a small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil just before serving.