Seared Lemon Halloumi Recipes

SEARED HALLOUMI WITH PEANUT DUKKAH AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Crush with a mortar and pestle or finely chop. Transfer to a medium bowl, add both sesame seeds, and toss well.
• Toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool. Coarsely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle and add to peanut mixture along with pepper; mix dukkah well.
• Cut each piece of Halloumi in half on a diagonal. Working with 1 piece at time, place Halloumi cut side down on a cutting board and slice lengthwise into triangular planks. (You should have 12 total.) Pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, cook Halloumi until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to fresh paper towels to drain.
• Arrange on a platter; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with some dukkah.
• Do Ahead
• Dukkah can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

SEARED LEMON HALLOUMI

Steps:

• Cut the halloumi into 5mm slices and place in a dish or tray in a single layer.
• Mix lemon juice and honey and pour over the cheese.
• Turn the cheese slices to coat evenly and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Heat up a pan and when ready to serve the meal place the cheese in until golden brown, turn and pour in any remaining marinade.
• Serve immediately with your choice of salad.

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.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH HALLOUMI AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees and set a large rimmed baking sheet on the middle rack.
• In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with 3 tablespoons olive oil, the Aleppo, coriander, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to the hot baking sheet, spread in an even layer and roast until browned in spots and crisp-tender, tossing once halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, stir together the shallot, raisins, preserved lemon, vinegar and honey with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Prepare the halloumi: Cut the halloumi into 3/4-inch cubes and pat dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high. Add the halloumi cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. (You'll want to be fairly attentive, flipping frequently, as you want to make sure the cubes toast without burning or melting.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with pepper.
• Toss the arugula with half the vinaigrette until lightly coated and divide among plates or shallow bowls. Top with the cauliflower, halloumi and avocado. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.