Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon

Title:
Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Appetizers,
Greek,
Cheese




Ingredients:





     8 oz Kasseri cheese; *see note


     3 tb Olive oil


   1/2    Lemon


     1 tb Fresh oregano; chopped






 1. Cut the Kasseri into 1/2 inch thick rectangular slices.


 


 2. Rinse cheese slices under cold water (do not pat dry)


 


 3. Coat each piece with flour.


 


 4. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet until almost smoking.


 


 5. Add cheese slices and cook until it begins to brown, about 1 minute per


 side.


 


 6. Transfer to plates, squeeze with lemon juice over top and sprinkle with


 fresh oregano and pepper to taste.


 


 Notes: Kasseri or Kefalotyri, classic Greek sheep's milk cheeses are hard


 and very salty. Serve this appetizer with tomato wedges, warm pita bread


 and kalamata olives.


 


 Recipe by: Bon Appetit - February 1997


 


 Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 351 by RecipeLu


 
on Dec 09, 1997