Leftover Salmon Tortilla Pizza (Printable)
Crispy tortilla topped with flaked salmon, melted mozzarella and fresh vegetables for a quick meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fish & Dairy
01 - 1 cup cooked leftover salmon, flaked, skin and bones removed
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or herbed cheese spread
→ Base
04 - 2 large flour tortillas
→ Vegetables
05 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 small zucchini, thinly sliced (optional)
07 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 2 tablespoons capers
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill or chives, chopped
→ Sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons marinara sauce or pesto
→ Seasonings
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - Olive oil, for drizzling
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the flour tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce or pesto over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
03 - Evenly distribute the cream cheese or herbed cheese spread over the sauced tortillas.
04 - Scatter the flaked leftover salmon evenly over each tortilla.
05 - Layer the thinly sliced red onion, zucchini, and halved cherry tomatoes over the salmon. Sprinkle with capers and shredded mozzarella cheese.
06 - Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tortilla edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh dill or chives. Slice immediately and serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms plain leftover salmon into something that tastes intentionally planned and genuinely exciting.
- The tortilla base gets shockingly crispy in the oven, rivaling any thin crust pizza you would order out.
02 -
- Soggy tortillas happen when you overload the sauce, so restraint in that first layer makes all the difference.
- Baking the plain tortillas for two minutes before adding any toppings creates an even sturdier, crunchier base that holds up under heavier portions.
03 -
- Let the leftover salmon come to room temperature for fifteen minutes before assembling so it spreads more easily and bakes more evenly.
- Capers are the one ingredient you should never skip because their briny punch is what makes this taste like a real pizza and not just fish on a cracker.