Lemony White Clam Pizza

Name: Lemony White Clam Pizza
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cornmeal, for sprinkling; All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 1-pound ball pizza dough (thawed if frozen), at room temp 1 hour 15 minutes; 1 oz. Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated; 1 oz. Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 1 6.5-oz can chopped clams, drained; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large clove garlic, grated; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 2 tsp. lemon zest, divided; 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces; 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; Red pepper flakes, for sprinkling

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By Tina MartinezPublished: May 8, 2025

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

519

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Clam pizza is a New Haven, CT, classic and is considered a state treasure. We’ve kept it simple by using pantry ingredients that pack a briny, garlicky punch of flavor.

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Ingredients

Cornmeal, for sprinkling
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1
1-pound ball pizza dough (thawed if frozen), at room temp 1 hour 15 minutes
1 oz.
Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
1 oz.
Parmesan cheese, finely grated
1
6.5-oz can chopped clams, drained
3 Tbsp.
olive oil
1
large clove garlic, grated
1/4 tsp.
dried oregano
2 tsp.
lemon zest, divided
4 oz.
fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
1/4 cup
flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Red pepper flakes, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1Place pizza stone in oven and heat to 500°F (if your oven doesn’t go to 500°F, then heat to its maximum temperature). Sprinkle pizza peel or back of baking sheet with cornmeal.
2. Step 2On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into 14-inch oval and place on top of cornmeal, then sprinkle with pecorino and Parmesan cheeses.
3. Step 3In small bowl, toss clams with oil, then garlic, oregano, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; scatter over dough, then top with mozzarella.
4. Step 4Slide pizza onto baking stone and bake until crust is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and sprinkle with parsley, remaining tsp lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 519 calories, 23.5 g fat (8 g sat), 42 mg cholesterol, 1,022 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 0.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 21 g protein

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