Seafood
First created in Australia, this Seafood pizza is a yummy seafood pizza that’s worth making.
Baked as shown, this pizza style mouthwatering taste and ideal scent to enjoy.
Take time to invest in delicious ingredients and complement them with the perfect crust for your family and friends to enjoy a gratifying pizza dinner.
If you like Seafood pizza with a Tomato pizza sauce then I guarantee that you’ll enjoy this.
The variety of pizzas available today is simply amazing! One reason for this is that pizza is a very versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, crusts and toppings. This allows for endless possibilities and experimentation in creating new and exciting pizza flavors.
Another reason is that pizza has been adopted and adapted by many different cultures and regions, each one adding its own unique twist to the dish. For example, you have Neapolitan pizza with its traditional ingredient and Margherita pizza with a specific mozzarella and basil toppings, also in the United States you have New York style and Chicago style pizza which are different in terms of crust and toppings.
This fusion of different cultures and ingredients has led to the creation of a wide range of pizza styles, each one with its own unique flavor profile and charm. So, whether you’re in the mood for a classic pepperoni pizza or something more adventurous like a pizza with shrimp and avocado, there’s sure to be a pizza out there that will satisfy your cravings.
Pizza in Australia
Did you know? Pizza is Australia’s favourite takeaway food by far. 34% of Australians say it’s their preferred choice. The next most popular takeaway is Chinese at 15%.
Take a look at some of the other pizzas from Australia here.
| Origin | Australia |
| Type | Seafood |
| Sauce | Tomato Sauce |
Seafood Pizza Recipe
Below we’ve put together a recipe for you to make your own homemade Seafood Pizza using a backyard pizza oven or your typical kitchen oven.
| Dough | 2 hours |
| Assembly | 10 minutes |
| Baking | 12-20 minutes |
Seafood Pizza Ingredients
Ensure you have enough pizza toppings for the amount of pizzas you plan to make. The pizza sauce and dough ingredients below are designed for 3-4 pizzas, so add more or less, if required.
Simple Pizza dough
- 2 tsps (7 g sachet) dried yeast
- 1 cup (250 ml) luke-warm water
- 400 g (2 2/3 cups) 00 or pizza flour
- 2 tsps salt
- 3 tbsps (1/4 cup) olive oil
Seafood Pizza Toppings
Toppings used in this pizza recipe, are;
- Prawns
- Clams
- Cheese
- Fish
Tomato Pizza Sauce
- 1 can (15oz/420g) tomatoes, whole or crushed
- 1 can (6oz/170g) tomato paste
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 a small onion
- 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp salt
Want to try a different sauce? See our article on the different types of pizza sauces.
TIP
You can click on any of the tags at the bottom of this page, to find other pizzas besides Seafood Pizza, that use that topping.
Pizza Dough Method
You purchase a premade pizza base at your local store, or if you have time, make your own homemade dough following the simple steps below.
- Whisk the lukewarm water and yeast in a plastic or glass jug. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
- Add salt and flour in a large bowl. Create a hollow well in the middle and gently pour the liquid yeast mixture and oil.
- Using a spatula, or your hands, mix the dough really well until smooth. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for five minutes.
- Lightly oil a bowl, and place dough in it and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes to an hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for another 5 minutes or until smooth.
- Sprinkle a little flour on the bench before rolling to prevent dough from sticking.
- Divide the dough into balls, and roll out bases to desired size.
TIP: We have other dough recipes if you would like to try your hand at sourdough, poolish or more.
Tomato Pizza Sauce Method
Tired of the same old store-bought sauce? Why not make your own using the recipe we’ve provided?
- Add ingredients in a large bowl, and stir or blend well.
- Ensure all ingredients are mixed together well.
- Keep mixture sitting for five minutes.
- Your sauce is now ready. Enjoy!
- Keep sauce in fridge or freeze for future use.
Salt and pepper are essential seasonings, don’t forget to adjust to your taste.
Preparing Seafood Pizza
Preheat your kitchen oven to approximately 500 degrees.
Roll out the dough to either slightly smaller than your pizza stone (if you have one) or on a metal tray for the kitchen oven.
Alternatively, if you have a pizza oven, roll out to be smaller than your pizza peel.
First, spread the sauce around. This pizza calls for Tomato Sauce. Spread the Tomato Sauce evenly using the back of a large spoon or the blunt side of a knife.
You should start by adding the largest ingredients, then work your way down. The last is any cheese topping, such as Mozzarella, which you should evenly cover the other toppings with, and then finally any herbs.
The toppings to include on this pizza are;
- Prawns
- Clams
- Cheese
- Fish
Whilst this pizza is excellent on its own, or why not enjoy it with a fresh salad?
Oven time
Put the Seafood pizza on the middle shelf of the oven and set a timer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, open the door and check the pizza.
This pizza should take approximately 15 minutes, however allow it to cook to personal taste.
About Fish
When it comes to seafood or fish on pizza, recipes typically call for tuna, Salmon, mussels, squid or anchovies. If in doubt, just add the seafood you like the most.
Make sure to dry it a little before adding to pizza. Some seafood has a high moisture content, which can make the base moist during cooking.
Pizza Tools
When making Seafood Pizza, I always recommend that you use what you have already, and avoid spending a ton of money. My recommended basic pizza tool list is…
Measuring Cups
Pizza making is all about precision, so having a full set of both wet and dry measuring cups on hand is critical. It is so important when making pizza dough to accurately measure all your ingredients.
Measuring Cups
Pizza making is all about precision. Having a set of both dry and wet measuring cups on hand is vital to accurately measure all your ingredients.
Pizza Steel
Very similar to a pizza stone, a pizza steel is made of, you guessed it, steel. It’s a great modern method to heat pizza well in a normal oven.
Prawn
Small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs, Prawns are completely different creatures to Shrimps and similar. Prawns periodically shed their shell, to grow. The shell is made of protein, calcium carbonate and chitin, which is a substance similar to human nails and hair.
Prawns have plenty of vitamins and minerals, and a good source of zinc and B vitamins. They are low in unhealthy fats, and rich in unsaturated fats.
Storage Ideas
Have leftover pizza? Here’s what to do.
Warming up
Warm in the center of a 450 degree F oven for approximately 6 minutes, on a pizza stone if possible, until heated through. See our article on reheating pizza for more.
Freezer guide
You can store leftover pizza in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen as directed above until heated through.
Store in the fridge
Leftover slices of pizza may be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Seafood Pizzas
Keen on seeing more than Seafood pizza? We have plenty of other Seafood pizza recipes to look at, as well. Enjoy!
Pizza making FAQ
Below we’ve compiled the most common pizza making questions and provided expert answers. Are you looking for how to make delicious pizza at home? Please read on!
When making pizza dough should I spray the pan?
It is important that you ensure your dough doesn’t stick to any bowls or pans that you use. I prefer to gently wipe olive oil across the surface using a paper towel, however spray olive oil used in moderation works just as well for this purpose.
Can I substitute parmesan for mozzarella in making pizza?
Of course! Actually I like to add a little parmesan to all my mozzarella, to give it a tangier taste. It is absolutely a personal choice how much of each cheese or what cheeses to use at all. That’s the fun of homemade pizza making – not having to eat whatever the pizza shop uses.
How hot are pizza ovens?
Pizza ovens can easily reach 700-850 degrees farenheit, and can get to 1000 degrees without too much trouble. This is far hotter than your typical electric or gas kitchen oven.
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