Classic Saganaki With Olives And Lemon
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy | Greek | Appetizers, Cheese, Greek | 1 | Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 8 | oz | Kasseri cheese, *see note |
| 3 | T | Olive oil |
| 1/2 | Lemon | |
| 1 | T | Fresh oregano, chopped |
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the Kasseri into 1/2 inch thick rectangular slices. Rinse cheese slices under cold water (do not pat dry) Coat each piece with flour. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet until almost smoking. Add cheese slices and cook until it begins to brown, about 1 minute per side. 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 <recipelu@geocities.com> on Dec 09, 1997
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 383
Calories From Fat: 361
Total Fat: 40.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 2.5mg
Potassium: 118mg
Carbohydrates: 7.2g
Fiber: 2.1g
Sugar: 1.7g
Protein: <1g