Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon Recipe

Classic Saganaki with Olives and Lemon Recipe

  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. Squeeze lemon over cheese; sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Serve with tomatoes, pita and olives.