Description
This Tuna Pizza recipe combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with the convenience of a homemade pizza. A crispy crust topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, flaked tuna, red onions, olives, and oregano, this pizza is a seafood lover’s delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings:
- ½ cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in olive oil or water, drained and flaked
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll or stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a piece of parchment paper. Lightly brush the edges with olive oil.
- Add Toppings: Spread tomato sauce over the dough, sprinkle mozzarella, top with tuna, red onion, olives, and capers (if using). Add oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza onto the baking surface and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Remove, cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- This pizza is delicious with a squeeze of lemon or fresh arugula after baking.
- Opt for high-quality canned tuna for the best flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding jalapeños or chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
