Lavash Pizza Recipe with Clams and Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Lavash Pizza Recipe with Clams and Fresh Mozzarella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lavash flatbread; 4 tablespoons garlic olive oil pizza sauce, divided; 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese; 1/3 cup shucked clams; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, for serving; Lemon zest, for serving

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It's an easy and sophisticated take on New Haven-style Clam Pizza. This Lavash Pizza Recipe with Clams and Fresh Mozzarella has crispy edges, a gooey top of cheese, and packs huge garlic, chili and lemon flavor. Grab the pizza cutter and let's get this party started!

lavash pizza with clams and fresh mozzarella on a board garnished with parsley, lemon zest and garlic oil

Lavash bread is a thin, soft, unleavened flatbread that is commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. You can find these ready-made wonders in the deli section of your supermarket. Trader Joe's is famous for their lavash, but you can pick them up in almost any local market.

Besides using them for wraps, sandwich rolls and dipping into sauces, lavash flatbread makes the perfect thin crust pizza. When I first tried it with traditional red sauce toppings, I loved how sublimely crispy the crust became in just a few minutes in the oven. And I just knew it would be the perfect vessel for a simple clam pizza.

Frank Pepe's in New Haven Connecticut put Clam Pizza on the map. With just a handful of ingredients, this seafood marvel is the height of simplicity with huge flavor. It's one of my favorite seafood pizza recipes of all time. And since most of us don't have a coal-fired oven in the yard to whip up a traditional clam pizza, lavash is the perfect shortcut crust!

Ingredients you'll need to make this recipe:

ingredients for recipe laid out on a table and labeled

Before we get to the step by step directions, a few notes about the ingredients:

Lavash Flatbread: Store bought is ideal! Or make your own using this easy recipe.
Garlic Olive Oil for Pizza: It's the 5-minute white pizza sauce that will change your life! Follow the link to get the details.
Parmesan Cheese: I love the sharp nuttiness of Parmesan in this pizza. Substitute Asiago or Romano, if needed.
Shucked Clams: Nobody has time for clam shells on pizza. Buy shucked clams or even a quality can of clams and you're good to go!

Full ingredient list and measurements included in the printable recipe card below.

Step by step instructions:

1. Prep lavash flatbread

Preheat oven. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place lavash on the parchment.

lavash bread laid on parchment covered baking tray next to oil and cheese

Brush a few tablespoons of the garlic olive oil sauce for pizza on the lavash. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over the crust. Then evenly distribute the clams across the parmesan-covered crust.

garlic olive oil sauce brushing over crust

clams in a bowl over crust sprinkled with cheese

Finally, break up the ball of fresh mozzarella over the lavash flatbread pizza.

mozzarella laid over crust with clams and garlic oil

2. Bake Until Crispy

Transfer the thin crust pizza to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. Switch to broil for a minute to brown the top.

clam pizza fresh out of the oven on a board with parsley lemon and oil on the side

3. Garnish and Serve

Remove pizza from oven. Top with lemon zest curls, fresh parsley and a drizzle of garlic olive oil. Serve immediately.

finished recipe sliced and served on a board with parsley, lemon zest and garlic oil on the side

FAQ's and Serving Suggestions:

Can I use any type of lavash bread for the pizza?

Yes, you can use any type of lavash bread you prefer. However, it's important to note that the thicker the bread, the less crispy your pizza crust will be.

Can I make the lavash bread from scratch?

Yes, you can make your own lavash bread from scratch. I've made this Delicious Lavash Recipe several times and it's always been a big hit.

What other toppings can I use on lavash pizza?

Lavash pizza is very flexible - you can use any of your favorite toppings. But it's important not to overload the pizza, as this can make the bread soggy. But a thin coat of traditional pizza sauce, along with a handful of your favorite veggies like black olives, red onion and chili flakes topped with gooey fresh mozzarella and your homemade pizza party is ready to rock!

How to store leftover lavash pizza?

Lavash pizza tastes best the day you prepare it. If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet (covered) over medium heat until the crust is crisp and the cheese melts. Alternately, heat in the microwave until just warmed through.