Kiwi Paua Pizza (Pāua Parāoa)

Pāua Parāoa, also known as Kiwi Paua Pizza, is a delicious and unique dish from New Zealand that showcases the flavors of the sea.

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Kiwi Paua Pizza (Pāua Parāoa)

Ingredients

  • 1 Pāua (abalone) shell, cleaned and prepared
  • 1 pre-made pizza dough
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to fit the size of the Pāua shell.
  3. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives on top.
  5. Place the Pāua shell in the center of the pizza.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the pizza to the preheated oven.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Rolling pin Pizza cutter

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pāua Parāoa with a side of fresh salad and a glass of crisp white wine.

Tips & tricks

For a more intense seafood flavor, you can add small pieces of cooked Pāua meat to the pizza toppings.

Cost

$20