Description
This Grilled Halloumi with Honey Lime Chili Glaze is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring salty, firm halloumi cheese perfectly grilled and coated with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy honey lime chili glaze. It’s quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and ideal for summer grills or as part of a mezze platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Halloumi and Oil
- 8 oz halloumi cheese (cut into ½-inch thick slices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Honey Lime Chili Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to create golden grill marks and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Halloumi: Lightly brush both sides of the halloumi slices with olive oil to help them brown nicely and prevent sticking to the grill.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt until well combined to create a flavorful honey lime chili glaze.
- Grill the Halloumi: Place the halloumi slices on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until grill marks form and the cheese becomes soft and slightly browned.
- Glaze the Cheese: Remove the grilled halloumi from heat and immediately brush or drizzle the honey lime chili glaze generously over the hot cheese to infuse it with sweet and tangy flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and serve warm as an appetizer or side dish, pairing well with grilled vegetables, flatbread, or mezze platters.
Notes
- Halloumi holds its shape well when grilled, making it perfect for high-heat cooking.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the chili flakes according to your taste preference.
- This dish pairs beautifully with grilled vegetables, flatbreads, or as part of a mezze platter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
