Description
Gourmet smoked salmon and cream cheese pizza delivers a luxurious twist on classic pizza. Delicate layers of creamy cheese, smoky salmon, and crisp crust create a sophisticated meal you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 naan bread (or store-bought pizza crust or flatbread)
- 2 oz (56 g) smoked salmon (lox or gravalax)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) capers, drained and patted dry
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) for optimal crisp pizza preparation, ensuring the heating element reaches the perfect temperature.
- Toast Flatbread: Place naan bread directly on the oven rack and bake for 10 minutes until golden and crisp, creating a sturdy foundation for toppings.
- Prepare Base: Once cooled, spread a generous, smooth layer of cream cheese across the entire surface of the flatbread, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Layer Seafood: Artfully arrange delicate smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese, creating an elegant maritime-inspired layer that showcases the fish’s luxurious texture.
- Enhance Flavor Profile: Strategically distribute briny capers and razor-thin red onion rings to introduce complex flavor dimensions and textural intrigue.
- Garnish and Finish: Optionally sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant green accent and herbaceous note, adding visual appeal and fresh complexity.
- Serve Immediately: Slice the flatbread into individual portions and present promptly to preserve the crisp texture and maximize the gourmet sensory experience.
Notes
- Preheat Precisely: Ensure oven reaches exactly 400°F for perfect crispy base and optimal golden-brown results.
- Cooling Matters: Allow flatbread to cool completely before adding cream cheese to prevent soggy texture and maintain structural integrity.
- Layer Strategically: Spread cream cheese evenly and arrange salmon, capers, and onions with careful placement for balanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve Swiftly: Enjoy immediately after preparation to maintain crisp texture and experience peak freshness of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg