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NeverFeeds AU Recipes
Pan-Fried Saganaki
with Lemon & Oregano
Vegetarian
⏱ 11 min
Easy
Small heavy frying pan · Shallow plate
Golden salty cheese, crisp at the edges, finished with lemon before anyone can pretend they're sharing evenly. Serves 2–3 as a starter.
Cooking for
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Ingredients (for 3)
Pantry basics not counted above: black pepper. Allergens: Dairy, gluten.
Method
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Prep the cheese
Cut cheese into a slab about 1.5–2 cm thick. Pat dry.
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Coat
Lightly wet the surface with cold water, then coat all sides in flour and shake off the excess.
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Pan-fry
Heat oil over medium-high. Fry cheese for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp at the edges.
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Finish
Transfer straight to a plate, squeeze over lemon and add oregano and black pepper if using.
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Serve immediately
Saganaki's peak window is measured in minutes, not committee meetings.
Swap: Kefalograviera gives the most traditional result; halloumi is easier to find and still fries well.