Pan Seared Halloumi with Honey

Name: Pan Seared Halloumi with Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp za'atar spice blend; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Golden pan-seared halloumi cheese finished with sweet honey, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic za'atar. A simple savory appetizer with crisp edges and a warm interior.

11 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

Middle EasternAppetizerStovetopVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp za'atar spice blend
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 8 oz sliced halloumi cheese to the skillet and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
3

Transfer warm cheese to a serving platter and drizzle with 2 tbsp honey and 2 tsp lemon juice.
4

Sprinkle with 1 tsp za'atar spice blend and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves before serving immediately.

Questions

Can I make Pan Seared Halloumi with Honey dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Pan Seared Halloumi with Honey keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pan Seared Halloumi with Honey?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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