Cypriot Fried Haloumy Cheese Saganaki Haloumi
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly savory, Cypriot Fried Halloumi Cheese Saganaki is a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress. This quick and easy dish features slices of halloumi cheese lightly coated in flour and pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a delightful contrast of a crisp exterior and a soft, salty center. Drizzled with sweet honey, sprinkled with fragrant fresh thyme, and served with a squeeze of bright lemon juice, this flavor-packed recipe creates the ultimate sweet-salty balance. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an indulgent yet simple dish perfect for entertaining or savoring as a snack. Pair it with crusty bread or serve it solo for the ultimate Mediterranean comfort food experience. Keywords: fried halloumi cheese, saganaki recipe, Cypriot cuisine, Mediterranean appetizers, quick appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams halloumi cheese
- 60 grams all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
Slice the halloumi cheese into approximately 1cm-thick slabs. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Place the all-purpose flour on a plate. Lightly coat each slice of halloumi in flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the flour-coated halloumi slices into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried halloumi slices from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Arrange the fried halloumi on a serving platter. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle fresh thyme on top.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the halloumi. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.4 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1036 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 73.0 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2304 mg | 177% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
