Crispy Halloumi Cheese with Caper Sauce

Salty halloumi cheese makes a delicious summer starter when grilled until golden and presented with a homemade caper sauce. Halloumi is ideal for the grill because it holds its shape and does not melt, but just becomes crisp on the outside and pleasantly soft inside.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
• ½ large lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced
• 4 tablespoons capers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Cover capers with fresh water in a bowl and soak for 5 minutes to remove excess salt; drain.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Place halloumi slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with caper sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.