Golden Halloumi with Honey and Thyme
Pan-fried halloumi gets a golden crust and a honey, thyme, and chilli finish. Serve it hot as a snack or starter.
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- Total: 6 minutes
- Servings: 1 serving
Recipe
Golden Halloumi with Honey and Thyme
Pan-fried halloumi gets a golden crust and a honey, thyme, and chilli finish. Serve it hot as a snack or starter.
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- Prep
- 3 minutes
- Cook
- 3 minutes
- Total
- 6 minutes
- Servings
- 1
Ingredients
For 1 serving
Halloumi
Optional finishing
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Serving plate
- Nonstick pan
- Spatula
- Butter knife
Instructions
Step 1: Cut the halloumi into slices 1–1.25 cm (0.4–0.5 inches) thick. Lay them on paper towels and pat the surface dry.
Tip: Blot away surface moisture without pressing hard. Cut across the short edge of the block so the slices are less likely to split.
Step 2: Warm a serving plate.
Tip: A warm plate helps keep the halloumi warm a little longer.
Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Carefully place the halloumi in the pan. Cook for 1½ minutes, or until the underside is golden. Move the slices if needed so they cook evenly.
Tip: Avoid crowding the pan, or the halloumi may braise instead of turning golden.
Step 5: Turn the slices gently and cook the other side for about 1–1½ minutes, until golden.
Tip: Use a spatula and a butter knife to guide the slices if helpful.
Step 6: Transfer the halloumi to the serving plate.
Step 7: Working quickly, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme and chilli flakes, if using. Drizzle some slices lightly and cover others more generously, as desired.
Step 8: Serve immediately, while the surface is crisp and the inside is soft. Honey on the plate is good for mopping up with bread.
Notes
For a different finish, the thyme can be replaced with white sesame seeds, roughly chopped toasted walnuts, or pistachios. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3–4 days, though they become firm; reheating softens them, but the texture is not the same as freshly cooked.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 311 kcal
- Fat
- 23 g
- Saturated fat
- 13 g
- Carbohydrates
- 9 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 0.1 g
- Protein
- 17 g
- Sodium
- 909 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Pan-fried halloumi turns crisp and golden on the outside while staying soft inside. Drizzle it with honey and add fresh thyme and optional chilli flakes for a sweet, savoury, and gently earthy finish. Serve it hot as a starter or snack.
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