CLASSIC SAGANAKI WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

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Categories     Cheese     Olive     Appetizer     Fry     Lemon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 8-ounce package kasseri cheese or Pecorino Romano, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rectangular slices
All purpose flour
3 tablespoons (about) olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
tomato wedges
pita wedges
Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Rinse cheese slices under cold water (do not pat dry). Coat with flour. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add cheese and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minutes per side. Transfer to plates.
  • Squeeze lemon over cheese; sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Serve with tomatoes, pita and olives.

IBAD UR RAHMAN
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I've been making this saganaki recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect appetizer or main course.


Big Lurch
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This is the best saganaki recipe I've ever tried. The cheese was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Andre Comedy
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I made this saganaki recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crispy cheese and tangy sauce.


Zain Siyal
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This saganaki recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Oghogho Osagie
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I wasn't sure how I would like saganaki, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cheese was crispy and gooey, and the lemon-olive sauce was the perfect complement.


Vincent Melody
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This saganaki recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Fati Mumuni
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Santamaya Bk
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This was my first time making saganaki and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Onesmus Muisyo
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I've made this saganaki recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of the salty cheese, tangy lemon, and briny olives is irresistible.


Hadj12 Omiri
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This saganaki recipe is a winner! The cheese was perfectly golden and crispy, and the lemon-olive sauce was divine. I served it with some grilled pita bread and it was the perfect appetizer.