Saganaki

Name: Saganaki
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 400g kefalograviera or halloumi, sliced 1.5cm; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp plain flour; 2 tbsp ouzo or brandy; 1 lemon, cut in wedges; 1 handful fresh parsley; 1 tsp dried oregano

Greek pan-fried cheese flamed with ouzo and served sizzling — a dramatic mezze classic. Dusting the cheese lightly in flour before it hits the hot pan gives it that golden, slightly crisp crust rather than just melting.

Total time

15 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Difficulty

easy

Cuisine

Mediterranean

vegetariangluten-free

Ingredients

400gkefalograviera or halloumi, sliced 1.5cm

2 tbspolive oil

2 tbspplain flour

2 tbspouzo or brandy

1lemon, cut in wedges

1 handfulfresh parsley

1 tspdried oregano

Instructions

Dust cheese slices lightly in flour, shaking off excess.

Heat olive oil in a heavy pan until very hot.

Fry cheese 2 minutes until golden crust forms on the bottom.

Flip carefully and fry other side 2 minutes.

Pour ouzo over cheese and carefully ignite — stand back.

Let flames die down naturally.

Squeeze lemon over and scatter with oregano and parsley.

Serve immediately while still sizzling.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories

Protein

0.8g

Fat

Carbs

5.1g

Fiber

0.9g

Sodium

3mg

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