Thai-Style Tom Yum Seafood Pizza

Experience the bold flavors of Thailand on a pizza crust. This Tom Yum Seafood Pizza features a vibrant mix of shrimp, squid, and clams marinated in authentic tom yum paste, baked to perfection without heavy cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 portion pizza dough
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
• 1.5 tbsp Tom Yum paste
• 0.5 tbsp fish sauce or savory soy sauce
• 50 g sliced white fish
• 50 g clam meat
• 50 g sliced squid
• 50 g peeled shrimp
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 Thai birds eye chili (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Mince the lemongrass

   

   Place the fresh lemongrass stalks on a wooden cutting board and chop them into very fine, minced pieces. The finer you mince the lemongrass, the better it will blend into the dish without adding a fibrous texture.

   Tip: If fresh lemongrass is not available, you can omit it, though it provides the signature aromatic foundation for an authentic Tom Yum flavor.
2. 2Devein the kaffir lime leaves

   

   Take the fresh kaffir lime leaves and carefully tear out the tough center vein from each leaf. Removing this woody stem ensures a pleasant texture when eating the baked pizza.

   Tip: Fold the leaf in half lengthwise to easily pull the stem away from the tender leaf portions.
3. 3Slice the kaffir lime leaves

   

   Stack the destemmed kaffir lime leaves and slice them into the finest strips possible. Thin slicing ensures their strong, citrusy fragrance distributes evenly without overwhelming any single bite.

   Tip: A very sharp knife is essential to get clean, thread-like strips without bruising the delicate leaves.
4. 4Prepare the cilantro

   

   After removing the roots, prepare the fresh cilantro by chopping it into slightly longer sections. These will be used later as a fresh, aromatic garnish to finish the pizza.

   Tip: Keeping the cilantro pieces slightly longer preserves their vibrant color and fresh flavor, adding a beautiful finishing touch to the baked seafood.
5. 5Measure the Tom Yum paste

   

   Take one small spoonful of the dark Tom Yum paste and add it to your mixing bowl. This thick paste provides the concentrated, complex foundational flavors—tangy, savory, and aromatic—for our seafood topping.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of paste according to your personal spice tolerance and the specific saltiness of the brand you are using.
6. 6Mix the sauce base

   

   Add about half a spoonful of the second, saltier sauce to the bowl and mix the two pastes together thoroughly until evenly combined. This rich, concentrated mixture will serve as the primary flavoring to coat the fresh seafood.

   Tip: Since the second sauce is notably saltier, use it sparingly to avoid overpowering the delicate natural flavors of the seafood.
7. 7Add the fish and clams

   

   Transfer the raw fish slices and clam meat into the mixing bowl containing your prepared sauce base. These pieces will begin to absorb the bold and spicy flavors.

   Tip: Ensure your seafood is thoroughly drained before adding it to the bowl. Excess moisture can dilute the concentrated sauce.
8. 8Add the squid and shrimp

   

   Incorporate the raw sliced squid and shrimp into the mixing bowl along with the other seafood. This generous medley creates a hearty topping.

   Tip: You can easily customize the ratio of seafood to your liking but squid and shrimp are essential for achieving that classic Tom Yum texture.
9. 9Mix the seafood and sauce

   

   Stir the seafood medley gently to ensure every piece of squid, shrimp, fish, and clam is evenly coated in the rich Tom Yum sauce.

   Tip: Fold the mixture carefully so you dont break apart the delicate fish slices.
10. 10Drizzle with olive oil

    

    Pour a small amount of olive oil over the mixed seafood. The oil helps to carry the rich flavors of the sauce and ensures the seafood stays moist while baking on the pizza crust.

    Tip: Use a light hand when adding the oil. The seafood will naturally release its own juices during the baking process.
11. 11Stretch the pizza dough

    

    Take a portion of prepared pizza dough and stretch it out evenly by hand. Gently toss and turn the dough to create a uniform, circular base that is thin in the center with a slightly thicker edge.

    Tip: Ensure the dough is at room temperature so it stretches easily without shrinking back.
12. 12Top the pizza dough

    

    Place the saucy, marinated raw seafood mixture directly onto your stretched pizza dough. Spread the pieces out evenly across the surface so every slice will get a good portion of seafood.

    Tip: Do not add extra cheese or pizza base sauce; the Tom Yum sauce and the juices released by the seafood will provide plenty of moisture and flavor.
13. 13Drizzle with olive oil

    

    Once the pizza crust is generously topped with the marinated raw seafood, lightly drizzle some olive oil over the ingredients. This helps keep the seafood tender and moist during the intense heat of baking without adding excess liquid.

    Tip: A light drizzle is all that is needed to prevent the delicate seafood from drying out under the intense heat.
14. 14Bake the pizza

    

    Place the fully topped pizza onto a baking screen or tray, and carefully slide it onto the metal conveyor belt of a commercial pizza oven. The steady, even heat will ensure the crust cooks thoroughly from the bottom up.

    Tip: If baking in a home oven, bake at the highest possible temperature setting on a preheated pizza stone.
15. 15Cook until golden brown

    

    Allow the pizza to bake slowly as it moves through the oven. The intense heat will quickly cook the seafood while the edges of the pizza crust puff up, brown, and turn delightfully crispy.

    Tip: Watch the crust closely; it is ready when the edges achieve a deep golden-brown color and the seafood is cooked through.
16. 16Remove from the oven

    

    Carefully use a large metal pizza peel to slide the fully baked pizza out of the oven. The crust should be beautifully puffed and slightly charred around the edges, while the seafood has cooked through and released its savory juices over the dough.

    Tip: Let the pizza rest for just a brief moment before adding the fresh herbs so they dont instantly wilt from the intense heat.

Storage & Reheating

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