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Crisp Greek Pan-Seared Saganaki Cheese with Fresh Lemon
The iconic Greek taverna appetizer: thick slab of Kefalograviera or Graviera cheese pan-fried in hot olive oil until crackling-golden outside, molten inside, and doused with lemon.
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Total
11 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Thick slabs of Kefalograviera or Graviera cheese300 g
- All-purpose flour for dusting50 g
- Olive oil for shallow frying60 ml
- Juicy lemon wedges1 pc
- Dried Greek oreganoĀ½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Dip cheese slices briefly in cold water, then dredge thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess.
1 min timer
2
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry cheese for 2-3 minutes per side until rich golden brown and meltingly soft inside.
5 min timer
3
Transfer to a warm plate, immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the bubbling crust, dust with oregano, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
310
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
8g
Fat
23g
Allergens
MilkGluten
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Mediterranean Culinary Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Mediterranean Gastronomic Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
