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Crispy Greek Saganaki (Pan-Seared Golden Kasseri Cheese with Lemon and Oregano)
The sizzling Greek tavern favorite: thick slab of firm Kasseri or Kefalograviera cheese dredged in flour, pan-seared to crispy golden perfection with an oozy melting center, finished with a fresh lemon squeeze.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Ingredients
servings
4
- Kasseri or Kefalograviera cheese slab (1.5 cm thick)250 g
- All-purpose flour for dredging50 g
- Extra virgin olive oil for frying45 ml
- Fresh lemon cut into wedges1 pc
- Dried Greek oreganoĀ½ tsp
Preparation Steps
1
Dip cheese slab quickly in cold water, then dredge thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess.
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2
Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully lay in dredged cheese.
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3
Sear 2 minutes until underside is deeply golden, flip carefully and sear 2 more minutes until melted inside.
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4
Transfer immediately to warm plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice over bubbling cheese, dust with oregano and serve instantly.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
290
Protein
16g
Carbohydrates
9g
Fat
22g
Allergens
MilkGluten
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional European Culinary Archives / USDA Public Domain Database (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & European Gastronomic Heritage Archives)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
