5 from 33 votes
Halloumi Cheese: Grilled or Pan-Fried
Halloumi cheese is sliced thick and cooked either on a grill pan or fried in a skillet, resulting in a golden-brown crust and a warm, firm interior. The cooking process softens the cheese's natural saltiness and improves its texture, making it enjoyable to eat. This preparation keeps the cheese slightly chewy with a crisp surface, suitable as a snack or addition to salads and sandwiches.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
105 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin; or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi block into eight one-ounce slices.
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Grilled Halloumi:
- Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. I use a double-burnet grill pan.
- Grease the grill with olive oil. Place the cheese slices in the pan (in two batches if necessary). Cook them until crisp and browned, for about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately, while the cheese is still warm.
Pan-Fried Halloumi:
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cheese slices and fry until browned, 3-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Eating halloumi without cooking results in a rubbery, very salty texture; cooking softens and improves flavor and texture.
- If cheese pieces are too pale, flip and cook longer on each side to achieve desired browning.
- Leftover cooked halloumi can be refrigerated up to five days and reheated at 50% microwave power for best texture retention.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
105kcal
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.