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Fried Cheese: Saganaki
Recipe courtesy Sara Moulton
Show:  Sara's Secrets
Episode:  Mediterranean Mezze Table
Fried Cheese: Saganaki
1/2 pound kasseri cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick (use feta as alternative)
1 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Dredge the cheese slices in flour, tap off any excess. Chill while oil heats.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over high heat, add the cheese slices and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Keep warm in oven while finishing next batches. Transfer cheese to platter, season with pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and finish with squeeze of lemon.

Other Recipes from this Episode
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Spicy Garlic Rosemary Shrimp
Broiled Tomatoes with Feta and Fresh Oregano

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 4 appetizer servings

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