Fried Halloumi Crostini With Lemon Caper Oil Recipes

LEMON HALOUMI WITH FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook haloumi, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer the haloumi to a plate.
• Heat remaining oil in pan. Add chilli and capers. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until capers are heated through and chilli is golden. Add rind. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in juice. Bring to a simmer.
• Arrange haloumi and lettuce on a serving plate.
• Drizzle with hot lemon mixture. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.

FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH LEMON AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the Dijon mustard, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
• Add the capers and set aside.
• Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat in a frying pan.
• Add the halloumi cheese slices to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes per side until golden.
• Plate the fried cheese right away atop the mixed greens.
• Spoon the citrus and caper vinaigrette on top.

FRIED HALLOUMI CROSTINI WITH LEMON CAPER OIL

Steps:

• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, capers, oregano and lemon zest. Allow to set at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
• Dredge halloumi slices in flour.
• Heat a thin coat of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry halloumi slices, in batches, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Turn on oven broiler. Broil baguette slices 1 - 2 minutes or until golden brown. Rub with garlic clove.
• Place one slice of halloumi on each baguette slice. Drizzle with lemon caper oil. Serve.

FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH LIME AND CAPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Pat cheese dry with kitchen paper.
• Using a sharp knife, slice it into 8 slices.
• Now prepare the dressing: Mash the capers slightly and mix in all other ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Go easy on the salt since halloumi is quite salty.
• When you're ready to serve the halloumi, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
• When the oil is really hot, press each slice of cheese into seasoned flour to coat it on both sides.
• Add them to the hot pan and cook 1 min on each side. The color should be a nice golden brown.
• Serve them straight away with the dressing poured over and garnished with coriander.

FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Dry the cheese with paper towels and slice into 8.
• Heat the oil over medium heat.
• Dust the cheese slices in the flour and fry for 1 minute a side or until golden.
• Serve immediately with the dressing spooned over and some crusty bread.

CRISPY HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover capers with fresh water in a bowl and soak for 5 minutes to remove excess salt; drain.
• Chop capers coarsely. Stir together capers, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and crushed coriander seeds in a small bowl. Season with ground black pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Cook halloumi slices directly on the grill grate until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until soft in the center and golden on the outside, about 2 more minutes.
• Place halloumi slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with caper sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.