Grilled Halloumi Cheese

Name: Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 blocks (about 8.8 oz each) Halloumi cheese; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon (cut into wedges); freshly ground black pepper; fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

A robust cheese from Cyprus that can be grilled without melting.

10 minutes

Serves 4

Snack

Contains common allergens

Dairy

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Remove the halloumi from its packaging and pat it completely dry with paper towels.

2
Cut the halloumi blocks into thick slices, about 1/3-inch to 1/2-inch thick.
3
Lightly brush both sides of each halloumi slice with a very thin coating of extra virgin olive oil.
4
Heat a grill pan or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
5
Place the halloumi slices in the hot pan. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side without moving them, until a deep golden-brown crust forms with distinct grill marks.
6
Transfer immediately to a serving plate. Serve hot with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, cracked black pepper, and scattered fresh mint leaves. (Halloumi must be eaten immediately while warm and soft; it becomes rubbery as it cools).

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