Pizza with squid and shrimp on thin dough from two types of flour
6 servings
120 minutes
This pizza is a refined combination of seafood on delicate, airy dough made from two types of flour for the perfect texture. Calamari and shrimp, carefully processed and complemented by the aroma of fresh herbs, give the dish special juiciness and softness. Tomatoes seasoned with spices create a rich sauce that enhances the flavor of the seafood, while mozzarella and parmesan cheese add depth and creamy stretchiness. Olives, green onions, and a splash of lemon juice complete this harmony of flavors. Such a dish will be the centerpiece of dinner, especially when paired with good white wine. The origins of this recipe trace back to the traditions of Italian coastal towns where fresh seafood always takes center stage in cuisine. Pizza with calamari and shrimp is a gastronomic journey into warm Mediterranean evenings.
1
First the dough! Mix flour, salt, and yeast. Sift 2-3 times. Add sugar and mix. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, add water and olive oil, and mix. Gradually add the liquid to the flour, first with a fork, and when everything is added, knead a firm, homogeneous dough with your hands. Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a towel, and leave in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Coarse-ground flour: 1 glass
- Fresh yeast: 5 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Water: 0.3 glass
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
2
We wash the squid, dry it with a towel, cut part into pieces, and part into rings. Boil the squid without spices for 2 minutes after boiling — NO MORE! Drain the water.
- Squid: 200 g
3
Tomato sauce can be bought or made. I take a few tomatoes, peel them, and blend them with one onion and three cloves of garlic. We add salt, pepper, dried (or fresh) oregano, a bit of thyme, and rosemary, pour in some water, and let it simmer on low heat for at least an hour. The sauce should reduce in volume by about half.
- Tomato sauce with basil and garlic: 6 tablespoons
- Dried oregano: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
We knead the risen dough, roll it into a circle or the shape of the baking tray, fold the edges inward, and create borders. We generously spread the dough with sauce. Then we layer: mozzarella, sliced olives, squid, shrimp, and green onions. Sprinkle everything with parmesan and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Mozzarella cheese: 200 g
- Pitted olives: 12 pieces
- Squid: 200 g
- Peeled shrimp: 100 g
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
5
Bake in the oven first on the middle shelf, then on the top shelf for 20-30 minutes.
6
Pour chilled white wine into glasses, everyone takes a sip, and then you ceremoniously bring out the pizza! Everything - the evening (day, morning, night) was a success!
- Dry white wine: 4200 ml