Grilled Halloumi

Name: Grilled Halloumi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb halloumi cheese, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste sea salt; to taste black pepper; 1 fresh lemon wedges; 2 tsp fresh mint leaves

Charred halloumi cheese with a melty center and crispy exterior. A Mediterranean appetizer that's quick to make and packed with smoky, salty flavor.

16 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

GreekAppetizerGrillVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 lb halloumi cheese, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste sea salt
to taste black pepper
1 fresh lemon wedges
2 tsp fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1

Slice 1 lb sliced halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slabs.
2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste sea salt, and to taste black pepper.
3

Brush both sides of 1 lb sliced halloumi cheese slices with the oil mixture.
4

Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat (450°F).
5

Grill 1 lb sliced halloumi cheese for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown with charred marks. The cheese should soften but hold its shape.
6

Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining marinade.
7

Garnish with 2 tsp fresh mint leaves and serve immediately with 1 fresh lemon wedges.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Grilled Halloumi need?

For Grilled Halloumi, the oven is set to 450 F (about 230 C) in step 4.

What should Grilled Halloumi look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until golden brown with charred marks.

Is there a substitute for halloumi in Grilled Halloumi?

The entry for Grilled Halloumi calls for 1 lb halloumi cheese, sliced. In its place: Paneer or queso para freir also holds its shape in a hot pan. Both are less salty, so season them.

How hot is Grilled Halloumi?

Moderately. The heat in Grilled Halloumi comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Grilled Halloumi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 28 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 580 mg sodium.

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