Smoked Salmon Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

• 7 TBS Whipped Cream Cheese (– at room temperature)
• 1 heaping TBS Fresh Dill (– plus more for garnish)
• 1 whole Prepared Pizza Crust ((SEE NOTES))
• 2-3 teaspoons EVOO (– as needed)
• 2-3 tsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
• 1 medium Shallot (– peeled and thinly sliced)
• 2/3 heaping Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 4 ounces Smoked Salmon (– or cured salmon)
• 1 whole Lemon (– zested)
• Couple handfuls Baby Arugula ((SEE NOTES))
• To taste Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• To taste Kosher Salt and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Arrange the oven rack to the center position and then preheat the oven to 425-degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup. Then set the pan aside.

2. 2

   Flavor Cream Cheese: To a small bowl, add the cream cheese, dill, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Grab a fork and mix the ingredients together until well combined.

3. 3

   Top Pizza with Cream Cheese, Shallot, and Mozzarella: Place the prepared pizza crust onto the prepared pan. Use a pastry brush to brush the entire crust, edge to edge with olive oil. Then sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the edges of the pizza, leaving the center bare. Next, spread the flavored cream cheese over the pizza crust center, spreading it from the edge of the seasoning to the edge of the seasoning. Finally, scatter the shallots evenly over the cream cheese, followed by the shredded mozzarella cheese.

4. 4

   Bake White Pizza: Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and the edges are golden.

5. 5

   Cool Slightly, Top with Smoked Salmon and Optional Toppings: Cool Slightly, Top Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Optional Toppings: Remove the pizza from the oven and place onto a wire rack. Let cool for a few minutes. Then scatter the arugula over the mozzarella pizza and arrange the smoked salmon pieces and any fresh veggies evenly over the top. Finally, sprinkle the lemon zest, parmesan cheese, freshly cracked-black pepper, and fresh dill over the whole thing.

6. 6

   Slice and Serve Smoked Salmon Pizza: Slice the pizza into wedges and serve immediately. Enjoy!