Best Classic Saganaki With Olives And Lemon Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices hard, Greek, sheep cheese*, 2-inches by 2-inches, 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
Flour for breading
Olive oil for frying
2 tablespoons ouzo
1 lemon, halved
* Vlahotyri (sheep and goat cheese) or Kefalograviera

Steps:

Dip the cheese slices in cold water, then flour them lightly.
Heat 1/4-inch olive oil in a wide pan until smoking. Fry cheese slices 30 to 40 seconds on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain briefly on paper towels. Warm ouzo over a low flame. Put slices of cheese in a cast metal serving dish, pour ouzo over the slices and, standing clear, ignite the ouzo.
Allow to burn briefly, then extinguish fire with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Suggested drink: Kourtakis Retsina of Attica

Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon image

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.