Grilled White Pizza with Clams and Bacon

By Talk2usoon

Ingredients

• 12 ounces shucked clams, coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 3 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• 3 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 3 tablespoons semolina flour or polenta
• 1 pound refrigerated prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 cups)
• 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 cooked applewood-smoked bacon slices, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°). Combine first 3 ingredients, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. Sprinkle semolina flour evenly over a large, rimless baking sheet. Place pizza dough on baking sheet, and pat into a 14-inch circle.
3. Brush grill grates with oil, and slide pizza dough onto grates. Grill, covered with grill lid, 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Slide baking sheet under dough on grill, and reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle dough evenly with mozzarella, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Top with clam mixture, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and bacon. Grill, covered with grill lid, 8 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is lightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, combine parsley, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Remove pizza from grill, and top with parsley mixture. Serve immediately.