Grilled Halloumi
Crispy golden cheese with a soft melting center, served warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
⏱ 15 minServes 4Mediterranean
Ingredients
- •1 lb halloumi cheese
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 lemon
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •to taste salt
- •to taste black pepper
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Directions
- 1Cut halloumi cheese into 1/2-inch thick slices and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- 3Season cheese slices with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes on both sides.
- 4Grill cheese slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown with a crispy crust and soft interior.
- 5Transfer to a serving plate and immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the warm cheese.
- 6Sprinkle with minced garlic and fresh mint, and serve hot.
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