Leftover Salmon Tortilla Pizza (Printable)
Crispy tortilla topped with flaked salmon, crème fraîche, capers, and melted mozzarella for a quick fusion meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 large flour tortillas
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
05 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Toppings
06 - 1 cup leftover cooked salmon, flaked
07 - ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
08 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or dill, chopped
12 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the flour tortillas flat on the sheet.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine the crème fraîche, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
03 - Spread the cream sauce evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Scatter the flaked salmon across the surface, then layer with red onion slices, halved cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella. Finish with a sprinkle of capers.
04 - Place the baking sheet on the middle rack and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
05 - Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh chives or dill. Serve with lemon wedges on the side. Slice into quarters and enjoy right away while the crust is at its crispiest.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns plain leftover salmon into something you will actually look forward to eating again.
- The tortilla crust gets impossibly crisp in the oven while staying chewy at the center, a texture combination that regular pizza dough rarely achieves at home.
02 -
- Do not overload the tortilla or it will sag and cook unevenly, leaving you with a soggy center that collapses when you pick it up.
- If your leftover salmon is cold from the fridge, let it sit out for ten minutes before assembling so it does not drop the oven temperature when it goes in.
03 -
- Place the tortillas directly on the oven rack for the last two minutes if you want extra crisp bottoms, just watch them carefully.
- Flake the salmon while it is still slightly warm and remove any bones by running your fingers through it before topping the pizzas.