White Clam Pizza Recipe

Name: White Clam Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough; All-purpose flour, for kneading; Cornmeal, for dusting; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup thinly sliced mozzarella cheese (4 ounces); 2 6 .5-ounce cans chopped clams, juice drained and reserved; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups baby arugula; Juice of 1 lemon; Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
All-purpose flour, for kneading
Cornmeal, for dusting
Kosher salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
2 6 .5-ounce cans chopped clams, juice drained and reserved
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 cups baby arugula
Juice of 1 lemon
Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
2
Place a pizza stone or inverted rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack.
3
Mix the garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in a small bowl.
4
Knead the dough about 6 times on a lightly floured surface.
5
Roll and stretch into a 12-inch round.
6
Place the dough on a pizza peel, or another inverted baking sheet, dusted with cornmeal.
7
Brush half of the garlic-oil over the dough; season with salt.
8
Scatter the mozzarella and clams over the crust; drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the reserved clam juice and the remaining garlic-oil.
9
Sprinkle with the oregano, parmesan, and salt to taste.
10
Slip the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet (the cornmeal will help it slide off).
11
Bake until the crust is light brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
12
Just before the pizza is done, drizzle the arugula with olive oil and lemon juice.
13
Slice the pizza; top each piece with arugula and season with red pepper flakes, if desired.
14
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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Per serving: Calories 698; Fat 33 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 82 mg; Sodium 821 mg; Carbohydrate 63 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 39 g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large cloves garlic, chopped, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, All-purpose flour, for kneading, and more.

Yes, White Clam Pizza falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Clam Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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