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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Grilled Halloumi

    Published: Apr 16, 2022 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    There is no need to wait for grilling season to make this delicious grilled halloumi.  Instead, you can easily prepare it indoors — perfectly cooked and ready in no time!

    An overhead shot of grilled halloumi, drizzled with lemon juice.

    Creamy, slightly salty, and squeaky.

    That’s a perfect description of the taste and texture of grilled halloumi.

    Not overly creamy or salty, just enough to keep you reaching for another piece.  

    Not sure about the squeakiness?  There’s a slight resistance outside but still soft inside — giving you a chewy bite each time.

    Just try it and see for yourself! 🙂

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    Ingredients

    All the ingredients you need to grill halloumi cheese at home.
    • Halloumi cheese – a semi-soft cheese from Cyprus with a high melting point, perfect for grilling.
    • Olive oil – extra virgin olive oil, if possible.
    • Lemon – although used only for serving, you need the acidity of the lemon juice to balance the saltiness of the cheese.
    A closer shot of slices of grilled halloumi, highlighting the texture and charred lines on the cheese.

    Preparation

    Start preparing your grilled halloumi by heating your grill pan.

    Slice each block of cheese into portions — about a third to half of an inch per slice (photo 1).

    First part of a collage of images showing how to prepare grilled halloumi.

    Brush both sides of the halloumi slices with olive oil (photo 2).

    Place the halloumi carefully once the grill pan is ready (photo 3).

    Second part of a collage of images for grilled halloumi.

    Turn the cheese over once the bottom side is nicely browned (photo 4).

    Transfer the grilled cheese into plates.

    Squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper if desired.

    Serve!

    An overhead shot of grilled halloumi served as an appetizer, with lemon and pepper.

    Helpful tips

    • Try not to slice the cheese too thin.  

    I find 1/3 to 1/2-inch is the perfect thickness, but you still have to handle the slices carefully.

    • Preparing grilled halloumi in an outside grill is an excellent option — remember it during barbeque season!
    • Use any leftovers for salad.  Cut them into smaller bits, or just break them apart with your hands and sprinkle them on salads. 
    A closer shot of slices of grilled halloumi, with a slice of lemon on the background.

    How to serve grilled halloumi?

    You don’t need much, really.

    Freshly squeezed lemon and ground black pepper, and you’re all set.

    Feel free to skip the pepper if you’re not a fan, but not the lemon juice.  It tampers down the saltiness of the halloumi cheese and gives you that burst of freshness. 

    You can also serve it with some light salad — leafy greens would be excellent.

    So how about it?  Try some grilled halloumi this weekend, and let me know!

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    An overhead shot of grilled halloumi, drizzled with lemon juice.

    Grilled Halloumi Recipe

    There is no need to wait for grilling season to make this delicious grilled halloumi.  Instead, you can easily prepare it indoors — perfectly cooked and ready in no time!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Cypriot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 349kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Kitchen Knife
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Grill Pan
    • Basting/Pastry Brush

    Ingredients

    • 2 blocks halloumi (no more than 1 pound, or 500 grams)
    • 3 tsp olive oil
    • 1 lemon

    Instructions

    • Start by heating your grill pan.
    • Next, slice each block of cheese into portions — about 1/3 to 1/2-inch per slice.
    • Brush both sides of the halloumi slices with olive oil.
    • Once the pan is ready, place the slices carefully.
    • Turn the cheese over once the bottom side is nicely browned.
    • Transfer the grilled halloumi cheese into plates.
    • Squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper, if preferred.
    • Serve.

    Notes

    • Cook’s Tip#1:  Make sure you don’t slice the cheese too thin.  I find 1/3 to 1/2-inch is the perfect thickness, but you still have to handle the slices carefully.
    • Cook’s Tip #2:  Preparing this grilled cheese recipe on an outside grill is an excellent option — remember it during barbeque season!
    • Cook’s Tip #3:  Use any leftovers for salad.  Cut them into smaller bits, or just break them apart with your hands and sprinkle them on salads.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1201mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 1007mg | Iron: 1mg
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