Fried Calamari Pizza
Calamari can be tough as rubber bands, and homemade calamari takes a lot of time to prepare. Buy a good frozen brand, where the tenderizing has been done for you.
Makes one 11 x 16-inch pizza
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound frozen breaded calamari
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ recipe Sicilian Crust dough
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 cups Slow-Simmered Tomato Sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Fry calamari according to package directions. Drain on paper towels.
On a floured board, roll pizza dough into a rectangle. Coat an 11″ × 16″ oblong metal baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal. Press dough into pan, spreading it to the corners.
Spread tomato sauce over the top of the dough. Distribute peppers and fried calamari over the sauce, then sprinkle with black pepper to taste. Combine Parmesan, Asiago, and mozzarella cheeses. Spread evenly over the pizza.
Preheat oven to 400°. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cut into square slices with a sharp knife.
