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.

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