Unless you are a pizza, the answer is yes. I can live without you.
Bill Murray

Covid-19 kept us from our favourite pizza joint for way too long! But it couldn’t keep us from enjoying this Smoked Oyster, Bacon & Spinach Deep Dish Pizza inspired by San Remos Pizza and Pasta in Port Coquitlam.

Making Smoked Oyster, Bacon & Spinach Deep Dish Pizza on a boat

The biggest stumbling block was the crust. Bread and bread type products have not worked for me since we moved to the boat. I struggled to find the perfect (or really even an acceptable) spot for them to rise. After some research, I decided to try the Instant Pot to proof the dough. Which works perfectly! And now my Deep Dish Pizza Dough recipe is all I use when it comes to pizza on a boat.

For the smoked oysters, my handsome hubby has smoked oysters in our little propane smoker and I’ve used canned smoked oysters. Both work. If using canned means you get to eat pizza more often, use canned. The majority of the time I used the canned.

For the bacon, I cut an entire package into bite size pieces and fry it until just about crispy. What I don’t use in the pizza, I put in the freezer for other uses like handsome hubby’s breakfast casserole, salads or more pizza!

A while back, I started cubing my mozzarella instead of shredding it – so much easier and quicker. Or use cheese curds – these are my favourite cheese for pizza!!! Seriously, give it a try.

And the final tip – make sure your oven is hot and your pan is well oiled. That is the key to a crispy crust and gooey cheese.

Boat Tested and Tasted!

This Smoked Oyster, Bacon & Spinach Deep Dish Pizza was boat tested and tasted on a 1978 Tollycraft 37 Sedan using a MagicChef Propane Oven. See other boat tested and tasted recipes.

Smoked Oyster, Bacon and Spinach Deep Dish Pizza

Inspired by a pizza at San Remos Pizza and Pasta in Port Coquitlam, this Smoked Oyster, Bacon & Spinach Deep Dish Pizza is a favourite on the boat. And it works perfectly with my Deep Dish Pizza Dough.

Smoked Oyster Pizza on a Boat ⚓Wife on a Boat

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 20

Proofing & Resting: 1 15

Total Time: 2 5

Ingredients

Pizza Sauce (or your favourite pre-made sauce) [makes enough for 4 pizzas]

1 can 157 ml tomato paste
1 can 398 ml tomato sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp sugar to taste
2 cloves garlic
Seasonings to taste: basil oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, thyme, fennel seed, onion powder, pepper, salt

Make The Pizza

pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 handfuls spinach
1 can smoked oysters or smoke your own, drained if using canned
1/3 package bacon chopped and cooked
2 cups cheese curds or mozzarella cheese cubed
Oregano, parsley and Parmesan for topping

Instructions

Pizza Dough

Your favourite pizza dough or this Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Pizza Sauce

Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer while dough is rising.
Freeze leftover pizza sauce

Make Pizza

Once the dough has risen, preheat oven to 500° degrees F.
Oil pizza pan (I use a 8" cake pan) generously (bottom and sides). Place dough into pizza pan and stretch / push into shape. Let rest for about 5 minutes before adding
Spread pizza sauce over crust, then place spinach over sauce. Add 1/2 of cheese, followed by oysters and bacon. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle oregano, parsley and grated Parmesan cheese over top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese and sauce are bubbly. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting, then serve immediately. And careful it’s hot!

Notes

This Smoked Oyster, Bacon & Spinach Deep Dish Pizza was boat tested and tasted on a 1978 Tollycraft 37 Sedan using a MagicChef Propane Oven. See other boat tested and tasted recipes.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Stay safe and happy cruising!