Greek
Saganaki
Firm Greek cheese seared in a thin flour crust until crisp outside, molten within, and ready for lemon.
4 servings · 10 minutes prep · 6 minutes cook
Ingredients
Main
- 12 oz kefalotyri, kasseri, graviera, or halloumi, cut into 1/2 inch slabs, kasseri, graviera, or halloumi, cut into 1/2 inch / 1.25 cm slabs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
Method
- Briefly rinse the cheese slabs under cold water, then dredge them in the all-purpose flour and shake off the excess.
- Heat the avocado oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the cheese until the crust is deep golden and the center softens, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a hot plate and squeeze the lemon over the cheese immediately. Serve while the crust is still crisp.
