Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon

Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon Ingredients

8 oz Kasseri cheese; *see note	1/2 Lemon
3 tb Olive oil	1 tb Fresh oregano; chopped

Instructions for Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon

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 sheeps 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

Main Ingredient: CitrusCuisine: Greek

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