Morocco is a country located in North Africa with a rich and diverse culinary tradition. Its cuisine is influenced by its geography, history, and culture, incorporating flavours from the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa. Moroccan cuisine
is known for its bold and exotic spices, aromatic herbs, and varied ingredients, including seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits. One popular dish that showcases Morocco’s culinary diversity is the Moroccan-style seafood pizza. This pizza is a fusion
of Italian and Moroccan flavours, combining the classic pizza crust with a rich and
flavourful seafood topping. The pizza crust is typically thin and crispy, topped with
a tomato-based sauce flavoured. The seafood mixture is then spread on top of the
sauce. The pizza is baked in a hot oven until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
The result is a delicious and unique pizza that combines the best of Italian and Moroccan flavours. the perfect base for the fragrant and spicy sauce.
Ingredients:
x 1 lb. pizza dough
x 1 cup tomato sauce
x 1 tsp. cumin
x 1 tsp. paprika
x 1 tsp. coriander
x 1/2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
x 1/2 lb. squid, cleaned and sliced
x 1/2 lb. mussels, scrubbed and debearded
x 1/2 cup chopped olives
x 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
x Lemon wedges for garnish
x Salt and pepper to taste
x Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough onto a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- In a small bowl, mix together tomato sauce, cumin, paprika, and coriander.
- Spread the tomato sauce mixture over the pizza dough.
- Arrange the shrimp, squid, and mussels over the pizza.
- Sprinkle the chopped olives and parsley over the seafood.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is
golden brown and the seafood is cooked through. - Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with lemon wedges.
- Slice and serve hot.