Smoked Haddock, Spinach, Ricotta, Cheddar and Spring Onion Pizza

Smoked haddock, ricotta, spinach, cheddar — I’ve been playing with this combination of ingredients for years, but hadn't topped a pizza with it until now. I won't be looking back. Lightly smoked haddock has a wonderful oaky flavour that pairs beautifully with creamy ricotta and fleshy, tender spinach. Mature cheddar adds a rich, salty tang, and the spring onions offer a nice allium bite. 

My local fishmonger in Dorset smokes locally caught haddock in a lean-to next to his shop. Naturally smoked fish has the most wonderful flavour and nice subtle color (unlike imitation haddock, which is dyed bright yellow to mimic the real thing). I always like to pick up a fillet or two when I pass by because it’s just so good. I use it in savoury pies, drop it into soups, flake it into omelettes, and now, on my pizzas. If you like smoky flavours, you’ll love this. 

It’s worth noting that the spinach in this recipe needs to be cooked and squeezed dry before pre-topping to avoid making your pizza soggy; I prefer to use a  cast iron pan in my Ooni. Tender young spinach leaves wilt down in a matter of minutes, so it shouldn't hold you up.


Smoked Haddock, Spinach, Ricotta, Cheddar and Spring Onion Pizza

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If smoked fish isn't your thing, swap it out with some smoky pancetta or crack an egg in the middle as it goes into the oven to add an embellishment.