Saganaki (Greek Pan Seared Cheese)

Name: Saganaki (Greek Pan Seared Cheese)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 225 g halloumi cheese; 1 egg; 2 tbsp semolina flour; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp black sesame seeds; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings
4
Calories
325 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Greek

Saganaki (Greek Pan Seared Cheese)

Chad Dorsey

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Greek saganaki is an easy, crispy fried cheese appetizer that you can make in 15 minutes! Enjoy with crusty bread or fresh greens.

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Ingredients

Servings

225 g halloumi cheese (See Note 1)
1 egg beaten
2 tbsp semolina flour
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp black sesame seeds
1 tsp dried oregano
1 lemon sliced for serving

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Instructions

Cut the cheese horizontally through the middle.
On a small plate using a fork, whisk the egg. On another small plate add the semolina. Dip each piece of cheese into the beaten egg and coat all over. Shake off excess and coat with the semolina on all sides.
In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil. Fry the cheese for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove cheese from heat and cut each piece into 4 pieces.
Transfer to a plate and drizzle with honey and divided black sesame seeds and oregano. Serve with lemon slices.

Notes

The cheeses used in Greece to make traditional saganaki are kefalotyri, kefalograviera and graviera. They are all a medium hard, yellow cheese with a slight nutty flavor. In Cypress halloumi is used. I use kefalotyri when I can or halloumi which is more readily available to me. Try them all if you can and find a favorite.
Recipe adapted from Rick Stein's From Venice to Istanbul cookbook.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 692mg (29%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 74IU (1%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 590mg (59%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	325kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	41mg	14%
Sodium	692mg	29%
Potassium	80mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	74IU	1%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	590mg	59%
Iron	1mg	6%