Greek · Lunch
Golden Fried Cheese
Slices of firm halloumi cheese are dusted lightly in flour and pan-fried in olive oil until the surface turns golden and crisp while the interior remains soft. Finished with fresh lemon juice and cracked black pepper, then served warm as a simple Greek appetizer.
$4
5 minsPrep
6 minsCook
11 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
397Calories
22gProtein
30gFat
11.8gCarbs
1.4gSugar
0.4gFiber
2225mgSodium
89mgChol
12.1gSat Fat
125mgPotassium
1144mgCalcium
1.1mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
3mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-carb
low-calorie
mediterranean
all-time-classics
vegetarian
quick-lunch
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the halloumi dry with a paper towel, dust both sides lightly with flour and salt on a plate, shaking off any excess.
2
Sear
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then lay the halloumi in the pan and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crisp.
3
Plate
Transfer to a plate, squeeze the lemon juice over the top while hot, scatter black pepper across the slices, and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 420g15 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp3 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked
- 2 pinch2 pinch salt
