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Halloumi slices on black plate with honey and black seed

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
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 14gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 756mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 640mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Fried Halloumi, Halloumi, Saganaki
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