This elegant smoked salmon pizza is the perfect centerpiece for a relaxed Sunday brunch or a light dinner. A pre-baked 12-inch crust serves as the base, topped with a rich, tangy layer of crème fraîche and sweet, tender caramelized red onions. The smoky, salty flavor of the salmon contrasts beautifully with the cool creaminess of the cheese and the sharp bite of fresh chives. It comes together quickly, making it an impressive yet effortless dish for entertaining guests or treating yourself. The combination of texturesâÂÂfrom the crisp crust to the soft toppingsâÂÂcreates a sophisticated dining experience without requiring complex techniques. Serve warm for the best flavor melding.
Sunday Brunch Pizza
Description
This elegant smoked salmon pizza is the perfect centerpiece for a relaxed Sunday brunch or a light dinner. A pre-baked 12-inch crust serves as the base, topped with a rich, tangy layer of crème fraîche and sweet, tender caramelized red onions. The smoky, salty flavor of the salmon contrasts beautifully with the cool creaminess of the cheese and the sharp bite of fresh chives. It comes together quickly, making it an impressive yet effortless dish for entertaining guests or treating yourself. The combination of texturesâÂÂfrom the crisp crust to the soft toppingsâÂÂcreates a sophisticated dining experience without requiring complex techniques. Serve warm for the best flavor melding.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450ðF (232ðC).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add thin red onion rings and salt; cook until tender and slightly caramelized.
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Reserve 12 onion rings for garnish and set aside.
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Spread the remaining cooked onions evenly over the 12-inch pizza crust.
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Bake the crust with onions for 5 minutes to warm through.
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Remove from oven and spread crème fraîche or sour cream over the hot pizza.
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Top evenly with sliced smoked salmon.
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Sprinkle chopped chives or green onions over the salmon.
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Arrange the reserved onion rings around the edge for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 10.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 0.3g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor. If crème fraîche is unavailable, sour cream or a thick Greek yogurt works well as a substitute.
For a crispier crust, bake the plain pizza crust for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
Serve immediately while the crust is still warm and the toppings are fresh.