Pan Fried Halloumi with Honey and Black Seed
Safira
Golden Pan Fried Halloumi with a drizzle of Honey, a little Black Seed and a squeeze of lemon
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 6 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal
- 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Black Seed
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes
- Pinch Black Pepper
- 75 g Honey
- Glug Olive Oil
- 250 g Halloumi
- 1 Lemon Juice and Zest
Toast the coriander seeds in a dry pan. for 2 minutes Add to a spice grinder or pestle and motor with black seed and crush coarsely.
Combine black seed and coriander seeds, with sesame seeds, chilli flakes, black pepper and honey in a small bowl and set aside.
Cut the halloumi into thick slices. Heat a glug of oil in a pan over medium heat.
Pan fry the Halloumi over a medium-high heat, for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
Place a slice of halloumi on each plate and season with a little lemon juice and zest. Drizzle over the honey and serve immediately.
Nutritional information is only an estimate.
Variations
- I sometimes add a thin layer of sesame seeds before frying the cheese too.
- You can make the Saganki version, where you dredge it in flour before frying.
- Pair the cheese with some fruit - figs with balsamic and honey, grapes, peaches.
- Serve with a squeeze of lime and chilli flakes.
- Skip the honey and add some caster sugar before frying.
- Coat in Dukkah before frying.
Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 756mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 640mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fried Halloumi, Halloumi, Saganaki