Smoked Salmon Pizza

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“The minute I saw a picture of this on Instagram, I knew it would be on repeat. I loved this combination and ate it several meals in a row. Lori’s recipes are always a win when I make them and this one didn’t disappoint.”

—Veronica

Say Hello to Smoked Salmon Pizza

Sometimes our recipe inspirations comes from restaurants. Sometimes it’s magazines. And sometimes, there’s nothing else behind it other than we want to put a ton of our favorite ingredients all in one dish.

This recipe is everything we ever want to eat, put together into one glorious dish. Smoked salmon? Soft eggs? Fresh herbs? Chili crisp? The gang’s all here.

This salmon pizza is a great light meal for a hot day, because it’s meant to be served at room temperature or close to it. This also makes it perfect to cut into small wedges and serve as an appetizer.

Smoked Salmon Pizza Ingredients

A full recipe card, including exact ingredient amounts, appears at the bottom of this post.

• naan bread – we use roasted garlic naan bread instead of pizza crust for this recipe. More on this below!
• cream cheese – this provides the tangy, creamy base layer for this pizza.
• garlic – this adds a kick of flavor to the cream cheese.
• chives – these add a hint of onion flavor to the cream cheese, and we like to sprinkle them on top, too.
• dill – the fresh, herbaceous flavor of dill is a classic pairing for salmon.
• lemon juice – this adds a citrusy punch to the cream cheese that really brightens up the whole dish. Cut an extra lemon into wedges to serve with the pizzas.
• black pepper – adds a bit of spice to the cream cheese mixture.
• smoked salmon – this is the star of the show! You’ll need 8 ounces of thinly sliced smoked salmon or lox. What’s the difference? See the FAQ below!
• capers – these briny, salty little bits are another classic pairing for smoked salmon.
• red onion – this provides a little bit of crunch and a flavor that really complements the smoky salmon.
• soft cooked eggs – these are an optional topping for lox pizza, but add a rich, creamy texture on top of the salmon.
• chili crisp – this is a spicy, garlicky Chinese condiment that adds a kick of heat to the pizza. This is also optional.

How To Make This Smoked Salmon Pizza Recipe

1. BAKE. Arrange naan pieces on one or two rimmed baking pans so they don’t overlap. Lightly spray both sides with cooking spray and bake until warm and slightly crisp.

2. MIX. While the naan bakes, mix together the cream cheese, garlic, chives, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl using a fork. It should be soft, spreadable, and herby.

3. SPREAD. Once the naan comes out of the oven, let it cool slightly. Then spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture over each piece.

4. TOP. Top with slices of smoked salmon, followed by red onion, capers, everything bagel seasoning, and a sprinkle of extra herbs. Add soft boiled eggs and chili crisp if using.

5. SERVE. Slice and serve with lemon wedges for a final fresh touch.

Salmon On Pizza Variations

• Don’t have a jar of chili crisp/crunch on hand at all times like us? Try sriracha, sambal oelek or even a few dashes of Tabasco or another hot sauce to add some heat to this smoked salmon pizza recipe, if desired.
• Wolfgang Puck has a very famous smoked salmon pizza which always includes caviar. If you want to bust out some caviar for this, we certainly won’t stop you!
• Soft-boiled eggs aren’t your thing? Try hard-boiled eggs (sliced or chopped) or just skip the eggs altogether on this lox pizza.

Can You Freeze This Recipe?

This recipe isn’t a good candidate for freezing and reheating. We recommend only making as much as you can consume within 1 to 2 days.