Gourmet Crab Pizza with Zesty Rocket Topping
Indulge in a sophisticated twist on pizza with this Gourmet Crab Pizza featuring a thin, crispy shortcrust pastry base. Topped with succulent crabmeat scented with lemongrass and lime, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella, and garnished with fresh rocket leaves drizzled with a tangy lime mayonnaise, this dish brings flavors inspired by a French culinary delight. Perfect for a gourmet lunch or a decadent snack, this pizza promises a unique taste experience.
2
Servings
520
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortcrust pastry
1 sheet (rolled to 1/4 inch thickness)
sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons (paste or finely chopped)
fresh chili pepper
1 (deseeded and finely chopped)
lemongrass
1 teaspoon (finely chopped)
crabmeat
200 grams (cooked and shredded)
lime
1 (zested and juiced)
mozzarella cheese
50 grams (sliced)
rocket
1 cup (fresh)
mayonnaise
3 tablespoons (thinned with lime juice)
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste (freshly ground)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Roll out the shortcrust pastry to a thickness of 1/4 inch (5 mm) to create a thin and crispy base.
3
In a bowl, mix together the finely chopped chili and sun-dried tomato paste. Spread this evenly over the pastry, ensuring full coverage for a robust flavor.
4
Place the prepared pastry into the hot oven and bake for approximately 8 minutes until lightly golden.
5
While the base is baking, zest and juice the lime. In a separate bowl, combine the crabmeat with the lime zest, lemongrass, and a squeeze of lime juice for added zing.
6
Slice the mozzarella into approximately six equal slices.
7
Remove the pastry from the oven and distribute the crab mixture evenly over the top. Arrange the mozzarella slices over the crab, then season with black pepper and salt to your taste.
8
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
9
While the pizza is finishing, thin the mayonnaise with the remaining lime juice to create a zesty dressing.
10
Once the pizza is finished baking, remove it from the oven and immediately scatter fresh rocket leaves on top. Drizzle the lime mayonnaise over the rocket just before serving for a fresh and vibrant finish.
Nutrition Information
27 grams
Fat
46 grams
Carbs
24 grams
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gourmet Crab Pizza with Zesty Rocket Topping?
It is a sophisticated pizza featuring a thin, crispy shortcrust pastry base topped with crabmeat, lemongrass, lime, mozzarella, and fresh rocket drizzled with lime mayonnaise.
What kind of base is used for this pizza?
This recipe uses a thin and crispy shortcrust pastry base instead of traditional pizza dough.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains 520 calories.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 200°C (400°F).
How long does the pastry base need to pre-bake?
The pastry base should be baked for approximately 8 minutes until it is lightly golden before adding the toppings.
What are the primary seasonings for the crabmeat?
The crabmeat is seasoned with lemongrass, lime zest, and lime juice for a fresh, zesty flavor.
How much crabmeat is required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 200 grams of cooked and shredded crabmeat.
What type of cheese is used?
The recipe uses 50 grams of mozzarella cheese, sliced into approximately six equal pieces.
What is the sauce base for this pizza?
The base layer consists of a mixture of finely chopped chili and sun-dried tomato paste.
How do you make the zesty dressing?
The dressing is made by thinning 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise with the remaining lime juice.
When should the rocket be added to the pizza?
Fresh rocket leaves should be scattered on top of the pizza immediately after it is removed from the oven.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to serve 2 people.
What is the total fat content per serving?
There are 27 grams of fat per serving.
How many grams of protein are in this pizza?
Each serving provides 24 grams of protein.
What is the carbohydrate content?
There are 46 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How thin should the shortcrust pastry be rolled?
The pastry should be rolled to a thickness of 1/4 inch (5 mm).
What kind of chili is used?
The recipe calls for 1 fresh chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped.
How long is the final bake time after adding the crab and cheese?
The pizza should return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Is the lemongrass fresh or dried?
The recipe specifies 1 teaspoon of finely chopped lemongrass, which is typically fresh for better flavor.
What provides the French-inspired flavor profile?
The use of shortcrust pastry and the specific combination of seafood and citrus are inspired by French culinary delights.
How much rocket is needed for the topping?
You will need 1 cup of fresh rocket leaves.
How much sun-dried tomato paste is used?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato paste or finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Should the lime be used for both zest and juice?
Yes, the lime is zested for the crab mixture and juiced for both the crab and the mayonnaise dressing.
What is the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients in total.
Can this pizza be served as a snack?
Yes, it is suitable as a gourmet lunch or a decadent snack.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include gourmet pizza, seafood pizza, thin crust, lime mayonnaise, and fusion cuisine.
Is there any salt or pepper in the recipe?
Yes, salt and freshly ground black pepper are added to taste before the final bake.
What texture should the pizza base have?
The base should be thin, golden, and crispy.
How should the mozzarella be prepared?
The mozzarella should be sliced into six equal slices and arranged over the crab mixture.
When do you drizzle the lime mayonnaise?
The lime mayonnaise is drizzled over the rocket leaves just before serving.