Sardine Pizza

This sardine pizza showcases the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. With sardines, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh and dried herbs, it’s perfectly tangy and salty.

pizza with sardines, cheese, tomatoes, basil, and an egg on pizza peel
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound prepared pizza dough

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning

  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce

  • 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese, or more to taste

  • 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes

  • 10 sardines

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 large egg (optional)

  • 3 leaves fresh basil, torn

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat a gas grill with all burners on High for 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Shape pizza dough into a disc. Reduce the flame on half the grill burners to Low, to create areas of direct and indirect heat.

  3. Carefully place dough onto the grill over direct heat. Close the cover. Let dough grill until the bottom is just barely cooked and shows char marks, 1 to 3 minutes.

  4. Use tongs to flip pizza dough over; move to the indirect heat. Brush dough with olive oil, and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Place mozzarella slices, tomatoes, and sardines on pizza.

  5. Sprinkle oregano evenly over the pizza. Crack open egg and place in center of the pizza.

  6. Grill until cheese is melted, and egg white is no longer clear, about 3 minutes. Carefully remove pizza from the grill.

  7. Sprinkle with torn basil; squeeze lemon juice over the pizza.

    Cook’s Note

    I buy my dough from the freezer section at Aldi. You can also portion it in half to create 2 dough discs.

    The egg is optional. If you prefer, place the pizza under a broiler to set the egg.

    You can add very thin slices of lemon to the pizza for additional zesty flavor, and yes, they are edible, including the lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
14g Fat
37g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 829mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 239mg 18%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 147mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.