Smoked Salmon Pizza

Great for lunch or as a light dinner this truly tasty Smoked Salmon Pizza is a breeze to make! Perfect for busy days and nights!

 

 

My family loves Salmon! I have at least three salmon recipes now and there are two more that I haven’t posted yet.

It’s just such a versatile fish and not to mention so easy to cook because it just absorbs and contrasts or complements the flavors you add to it. You simply cannot go wrong when you cook with this fish.

 

 

Besides, I love that this is always readily available in any big grocery store so when we fancy it – it’s so easy to find; not too exotic that you can only have it once in a while. Naturally, we have Salmon almost weekly in our house.

Of course, we all know the health benefits that Salmon gives and I won’t bore you with that. Google or Bing will be more helpful and informative than me, should you wish to find out more.

 

Smoked Salmon Pizza

 

Anyway, there are so many delicious Smoked Salmon Pizza recipes out there but this has become my favorite – primarily because it’s so easy.

Instead of using the usual pizza dough I use this deli-style Pita bread that I buy from the grocery. You can also opt to use your favorite flatbread or even a Naan Bread (Indian flatbread) which is so wonderful for this too.

All you need is to bake the flatbread of your choice for a few minutes to make it crispy and then top it with Salmon and any of your favorite toppings and herbs. As pizza sauce, I use a combo of softened cream cheese and sour cream (and have even used a creamy veggie dip, too!). So use this as a base for your perfect Smoked Salmon Pizza.

While this is great for lunch or light dinner – it is also perfect as bite-size appetizers! And you can easily double the recipe. This recipe uses 2 Deli-style Pita bread. Enjoy!

 

 

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NOTES on INGREDIENTS FOR Smoked Salmon Pizza

  • A little Olive Oil –  brush this over the bread and helps it to brown a little on top.
  • Pita Bread – you may use Naan or other flatbread as substitute
  • Sour Cream
  • Cream Cheese – must be softened before using for easier mixing and spreading
  • Red Onion – or use your favorite onion. Caramelized onion would be great as an alternative too if you don’t like eating raw onions.
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Capers
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • A bunch of fresh Cilantro – may be replaced with parsley, if preferred.

HOW DO I MAKE Smoked Salmon Pizza?

Preheat the oven to 400F. Brush a little oil to both or at least one side of the flatbread. This is optional, the bread will still be crispy when you bake it but it won’t become golden brown. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown (if you brush it with oil).  Let cool for a couple of minutes.

While the bread is baking, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Once the bread is cool enough to handle (but still quite warm), spread the sour cream mixture over it.

 

Distribute half the onion slices on top of the sour cream mixture. Divide the onion slices between the two pieces of Pita bread.

 

Arrange the salmon on top (I use half of the 4 oz package for each  Pita bread) and sprinkle with more onions. Distribute the drained capers evenly onto the Pita bread and then sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Top with some chopped fresh Cilantro.

Cut the pizza into wedges and enjoy immediately!

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Smoked Salmon Pizza

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Great for lunch or as a light dinner this truly tasty Smoked Salmon Pizza is a breeze to make! Perfect for busy days and nights!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • Olive Oil, for brushing the bread (optional)
  • 2 deli-style pita bread (or naan bread or other flatbread)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature so it's easy to spread
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz sliced smoked salmon, divide into 2
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained (divided, 1 tablespoon per pizza or to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Brush a little oil to both or at least one side of the flatbread. This is optional, the bread will still be crispy when you bake it but it won’t become golden brown. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown (if you brush it with oil). Let cool for a couple of minutes.
  • While the bread is baking, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Once the bread is cool enough to handle (but still quite warm), spread the sour cream mixture over it.
  • Distribute half the onion slices on top of the sour cream mixture. Divide the onion slices between the two pieces of Pita bread.
  • Arrange the salmon on top (I use half of the 4 oz package for each pita bread). Sprinkle with more onions, if desired. Distribute the drained capers evenly onto the Pita bread and then sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Top with some chopped fresh Cilantro.
  • Cut the pizza into wedges and enjoy immediately!

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
Don't fancy pita bread? Use your favorite flatbread or garlic-flavored or plain naan bread!
If you don't like red onions, use the sweeter vidalia onions. If you wish, you can use caramelized onions instead of raw onions. That way there would be a nice sweet and savory contrast of flavors on your pizza bread!
 
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Last updated on July 20th, 2021 at 01:53 pm

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7 Comments

  1. May 30, 2013 / 7:32 pm

    This looks delicious. I had a grilled salmon flatbread the other day from a local food truck. It was similar to your pizza. They added a little Srirachi in the sour cream sauce. It was so good. I'll definitely be making this pizza.

    Nicky

    • May 31, 2013 / 1:44 am

      Thanks, Nicky! Hope you enjoy this as much as we do and the addition of a little Sriracha sauce sounds so delish!

  2. May 30, 2013 / 7:59 pm

    We LOVE smoked salmon, and this sounds FABULOUS!

    • May 31, 2013 / 1:45 am

      Thanks, Tiffany, this has become one of my faves, indeed! 🙂

  3. June 1, 2013 / 2:28 pm

    Hey, I never though of flat bread~! I usually go by doing the whole dough from scratch. Anyway, I like this! I have always loved salmon.. Looks fab! Thanks for the idea!

    • August 8, 2013 / 2:50 pm

      Using flatbread is very convenient especially when you are pressed for time. 🙂

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