Fried Halloumi With Tomatoes
Golden pan-fried halloumi served with warm, juicy tomatoes seasoned with garlic, oregano, lemon, and black pepper.
Instructions
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Step 1
Slice and pat dry the halloumi, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic.
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Step 2
Heat the skillet over medium heat.
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Step 3
Add half of the olive oil and arrange the prepared halloumi in a single layer. Fry until golden underneath, turn, and brown the second side.
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Step 4
Transfer the halloumi to the serving platter. Add the remaining olive oil and the prepared tomatoes to the skillet, then cook over medium heat until softened and lightly blistered.
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Step 5
Add the prepared garlic to the tomatoes and cook over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the oregano, lemon juice, and black pepper into the tomatoes.
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Step 7
Spoon the warm tomato mixture over and around the fried halloumi, then serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Keep halloumi refrigerated at 4°C or below until preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Hot oil may spit when halloumi or tomatoes are added.
- Halloumi is perishable and should remain refrigerated before cooking.