Calamari Pizza

Recipe courtesy of George Germon and Johanne Killeen

Show: Pizza Masters

Episode: Miss Rhode Island Italia

Calamari Pizza

Name: Calamari Pizza
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes in tomato puree; Zest of 1/2 lemon; Salt; Sunflower oil, for frying; 8 ounces calamari rings and tentacles; 8 ounces calamari rings and tentacles; 1 cup semolina flour; Kosher salt; 1/4 cup virgin olive oil; 6 ounces pizza dough; 1/2 cup loosely packed shredded fontina cheese; 2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 40 min
Active: 40 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Intermediate

Total: 40 min
Active: 40 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Al Forno Arrabbiata:

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes in tomato puree

Zest of 1/2 lemon

Salt

Calamari Fritti:

Sunflower oil, for frying

8 ounces calamari rings and tentacles

1 cup semolina flour

Kosher salt

Calamari Pizza:

1/4 cup virgin olive oil

6 ounces pizza dough

1/2 cup loosely packed shredded fontina cheese

2 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Directions

For the arrabbiata: Heat the oil in a medium high-sided pan set over medium heat. Saute the garlic, red pepper flakes and jalapenos until browned. Remove from the heat and mix in the tomatoes, lemon zest and some salt.
For the calamari: In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Dredge the calamari in the semolina flour and sift with large mesh strainer to remove any excess flour. Fry the calamari in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt.
For the pizza: Prepare a hot charcoal fire, setting the grill rack 3- to 4-inches above the coals. Grease an inverted baking sheet with some of the oil.
Spread and flatten the pizza dough with your hands into a 10- to 12-inch free-form circle, 1/8-inch thick, on the greased inverted sheet tray. Do not make a lip. You may end up with a rectangle rather than a circle; the shape is not important, but do take care to maintain an even thickness.
When the fire is hot (you can hold your hand over the coals for 3 to 4 seconds at a distance of 5 inches), use your fingertips to lift the dough gently by the two corners closest to you, and drape it onto the grill. Catch the loose edge on the grill first and guide the remaining dough into place over the fire. Within 1 minute the dough will puff slightly, the underside will stiffen and grill marks will appear. Using tongs, immediately flip the crust over, onto the coolest part of the grill. Quickly brush the grilled surface with some of the olive oil. Scatter the fontina and Pecorino Romano over the dough. Spoon 6 tablespoons of the arrabbiata over the cheese but do not cover the entire surface of the pizza with sauce.
Slide the pizza back toward the hot coals, but not directly over them. Using tongs, rotate the pizza frequently so that different sections receive high heat; check the underside often to see that it is not burning. The pizza is done when the top is bubbly and the cheese melts. Top with the calamari, some scallions and an additional drizzle of oil, and serve immediately.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

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Show: Pizza Masters

Episode: Miss Rhode Island Italia

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