Description
This 2-ingredient grilled halloumi is crispy on the outside, melty inside, and bursting with salty, tangy flavor. Perfect for a quick snack, appetizer, or salad topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese
- 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Slice halloumi into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Lay slices flat in the hot skillet without overcrowding.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a serving plate and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Pat cheese dry before cooking for better browning.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning or rubbery texture.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled halloumi, easy halloumi recipe, 2-ingredient appetizer, vegetarian cheese recipe