Pan-Seared Saganaki

Name: Pan-Seared Saganaki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound firm cheese (preferably graviera cheese); 1/2 cup water; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 to 3 lemons, quartered; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

A traditional Greek appetizer, Saganaki features pan-seared cheese, typically served hot with lemon, ouzo, or wine and crusty bread.

⭐ 4.3 (71 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 15 minTotal: 25 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer

Cuisine Tags:

Greek

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Instructions

Cut cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices.
Moisten each slice with cold water, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat.
Sear each cheese slice in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with lemon wedges and optional fresh parsley.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 170 kcal

Carbohydrate: 33 g

Cholesterol: 5 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 4 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 35 mg

Sugar: 11 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g