This honey glazed halloumi is sliced, marinated in a tangy, flavorful honey sesame sauce, then browned quickly in a skillet. Cypriot in origin, and with a high melting point, this is classic fried halloumi with a twist.
Ingredients
- 1 block halloumi cheese , 7 ounce
- 0.25 cups honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons chili pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh fresh
Instructions
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1
Slice halloumi lengthwise into 6 equal slices and pat dry with a paper towel. Add halloumi slices to a shallow container.
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2
For glaze, combine honey, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Spoon glaze over halloumi, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place halloumi in the pan, leaving plenty of space between slices. Cook until slices are a nice golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. They will brown quickly.
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4
Lower the heat to a simmer, add any remaining glaze to the skillet to quickly warm up. Spoon glaze over halloumi until well coated.
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5
Place halloumi slices on a plate with some fresh lime wedges, drizzle with any leftover glaze in the skillet, and serve immediately.
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