Saganaki
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This appetizer recipe is on fire, quite literally. This 10-minute Saganaki recipe will transport you to a table at a Greek restaurant. Opa!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces kasseri cheese
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ounce brandy (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced, for garnish
Instructions
- Using a pastry brush, brush each side of the Kasseri cheese with water. To a shallow dish, add flour. Coat each side of the cheese with flour.
- In a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat pan until it just begins to smoke, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add olive oil and carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil. Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden-brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip the cheese over with a spatula. Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
- Remove skillet from heat. Drizzle brandy over the cheese. Carefully light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Let the flames subside, drizzle lemon juice over cheese, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Kasseri cheese: This semi-hard sheep milk cheese is popular in Greek and Turkish recipes. Salty, mild, nutty, and buttery in flavor, it's the classic Saganaki cheese. If you can't find kasseri, look for kefalotyri, gravieri, or halloumi instead.
- Small cast iron skillet: I use a 5-inch Lodge skillet; any small heat-safe skillet will do.
- Yield: This recipe makes four appetizer-sized, 2-tablespoon (1 ounce) servings of warm cheese.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1oz
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
378IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (about 2 tablespoons each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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