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Anchovies on Pizza – Two Ways Recipe

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This recipe presents two delicious ways to enjoy anchovies on pizza, offering a unique twist with either a tangy lemon and sour cream base or a classic marinara with olives and capers. Both versions use thin-crust pizza dough baked to crispy perfection in the oven, topped with fresh, flavorful ingredients for a savory and gourmet pizza experience.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 individual 10-inch pizzas
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

General Ingredients

  • 16-20 oz pizza dough
  • 8 oz anchovy fillets in olive oil (four tins of 2 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley (finely chopped for garnish)

Lemony Anchovy Pizza

  • 8 tbsp sour cream (or creme fraiche, adjust to taste)
  • 1 small onion (sliced very thin)
  • 4 small lemons (sliced ultra thin)
  • Black pepper (freshly ground, as needed)

Marinara, Capers and Olives Anchovy Pizza

  • 8 tbsp marinara or other tomato pizza sauce
  • 1 lb fresh mozzarella (sliced)
  • 4 tbsp olives (pitted and sliced, adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp capers (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). If your pizza dough is refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature to make it easier to handle. Prepare your pizza pans for baking.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Roll out each portion thinly to form approximately 10-inch individual pizzas.
  3. Assemble Lemony Anchovy Pizza: Spread 2 tablespoons of sour cream evenly on each pizza crust. Scatter very thin slices of onion on top, then arrange the ultra-thin lemon slices carefully over the onions. Finally, scatter anchovy fillets evenly across the surface. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Bake Lemony Anchovy Pizza: Place the prepared pizzas in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges of the thin crust are crisp, nicely browned, and the lemon slices begin to caramelize. Once baked, garnish with finely chopped Italian flat leaf parsley.
  5. Assemble Marinara, Capers & Olives Anchovy Pizza: Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto each pizza crust. Evenly scatter slices of fresh mozzarella, followed by sliced olives and capers. Arrange the anchovy fillets on top.
  6. Bake Marinara, Capers & Olives Anchovy Pizza: Bake these pizzas in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the crust edges start browning and become crisp. After baking, garnish with chopped Italian parsley and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • Adjust toppings like sour cream, olives, and capers according to your taste preferences.
  • For best results, use fresh, high-quality anchovy fillets packed in olive oil.
  • If you don’t have Italian flat leaf parsley, fresh basil makes a good substitute for garnish.
  • The thin crust baking time might vary slightly depending on your oven; keep an eye for crispness and golden edges.
  • These pizzas are best served immediately while hot for optimal texture and flavor.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/anchovies-on-pizza-two-ways-recipe/