Fried Halloumi Crostini With Lemon Caper Oil Recipes

FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH LEMON AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
• Add the capers and set aside.
• Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat in a frying pan.
• Add the halloumi cheese slices to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes per side until golden.
• Plate the fried cheese right away atop the mixed greens.
• Spoon the citrus and caper vinaigrette on top.

HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Slice the halloumi into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Char-grill or pan-fry the cheese in the olive oil until lightly browned.
• Drizzle over the lemon juice and cracked black pepper.
• Serve.

LEMON HALOUMI WITH FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook haloumi, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer the haloumi to a plate.
• Heat remaining oil in pan. Add chilli and capers. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until capers are heated through and chilli is golden. Add rind. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in juice. Bring to a simmer.
• Arrange haloumi and lettuce on a serving plate.
• Drizzle with hot lemon mixture. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.

CRISPY HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover capers with fresh water in a bowl and soak for 5 minutes to remove excess salt; drain.
• Chop capers coarsely. Stir together capers, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and crushed coriander seeds in a small bowl. Season with ground black pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Cook halloumi slices directly on the grill grate until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until soft in the center and golden on the outside, about 2 more minutes.
• Place halloumi slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with caper sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.