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Lemon Pizza Recipe | Easy Fresh Mozzarella Pizza

Lemon pizza is a white pizza topped with mozzarella, parmesan, herbs, and lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball pizza dough homemade or store-bought
  • 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 fresh lemon juice divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 oz 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
  • Chili flakes optional
  • Baby arugula or mixed greens optional
  • Halal turkey slices optional
  • Capers optional
  • Fresh basil or thyme optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a pizza stone or sturdy baking sheet inside the oven while it heats.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and stretch or roll the pizza dough into your preferred shape. Keep enough thickness around the edges to create a nicely puffed crust.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, water, chopped parsley, grated garlic, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • Brush the lemon-herb mixture evenly over the prepared dough, leaving a small border around the edge.
  • Tear or slice the fresh mozzarella and distribute it evenly over the pizza. Sprinkle the grated parmesan on top.
  • Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Remove your Lemon Pizza Recipe from the oven and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of lemon juice over the top.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Add chili flakes, arugula, capers, halal turkey slices, basil, or thyme if desired.
  • Slice and serve while warm.

Notes

Store-bought pizza dough makes this recipe particularly convenient, but homemade dough works beautifully too.