Greek Saganaki
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices kasseri cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces each)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups brandy, or enough to cover cheese slices
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 rounds of pita bread, brushed with olive oil, grilled and quartered
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- Season both sides of the cheese with salt and pepper.
- Place the cheese in a shallow dish and cover with brandy.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Remove the cheese from the dish, reserving 1/4 cup of the brandy, and dredge in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Pan-fry the cheese for 2 minutes on each side.
- Add the reserved brandy and carefully flame the liquor, shaking the pan back and forth several times.
- Add the lemon juice, to taste.
- Remove from the pan and serve with the pita bread and olives.
kasseri cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper, brandy, flour, butter, lemon juice, bread, kalamata olives
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/greek-saganaki-recipe0.html (may not work)