Catania-Inspired Seafood Pizza with Calabrian Chili and Capers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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A vibrant pizza topped with fresh seafood, Calabrian chili, and capers, evoking the coastal flavors of Catania. This Italian-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs 00 flour, warm water, fresh yeast for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 20 min Serves 3 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500 g 00 flour
320 ml warm water
15 g fresh yeast
10 g salt
3 tbsp olive oil
200 g peeled tomatoes
150 g mozzarella
100 g small cooked shrimp
100 g calamari rings
1 tsp Calabrian chili flakes
1 tbsp capers
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 clove minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Dissolve 15 g fresh yeast in 320 ml warm water (100°F) in a large bowl, then add 500 g 00 flour and 10 g salt; mix to form a dough.
Step 2: Knead for 10 minutes on a floured surface until elastic and smooth; place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 2 hours until doubled.
Step 3: Preheat oven with pizza stone to 480°F for at least 45 minutes.
Step 4: Roll out dough into a 13-inch circle on parchment paper; spread 200 g peeled tomatoes evenly, then scatter 150 g mozzarella torn by hand.
Step 5: Distribute 100 g cooked shrimp and 100 g calamari rings evenly over the pizza.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp Calabrian chili flakes, 1 tbsp capers, and 1 clove minced garlic over the toppings.
Step 7: Bake for 8-10 minutes until crust is golden and cheese melted.
Step 8: Remove from oven and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil before slicing.