Lemon Haloumi with Fried Capers
Transform your next appetizer or light meal with this irresistible Lemon Haloumi with Fried Capers recipe. Featuring golden, pan-fried haloumi cheese topped with crispy, briny capers and a zesty burst of fresh lemon, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. A scattering of fresh parsley adds vibrant color and a hint of herbal freshness, while a final touch of olive oil and seasoning elevates each bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this Mediterranean-inspired dish shines as a standalone snack, a side dish, or paired with crusty bread for an elegant starter. Ideal for cheese lovers and those seeking a unique, flavorful recipe, this lemon-infused haloumi creation will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Haloumi cheese
- 3 tablespoons Capers
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Slice the haloumi cheese into 1 cm (approximately 1/3 inch) thick slices and pat it dry with a paper towel.
Rinse the capers under running water to remove excess brine, then dry them on a paper towel.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the haloumi slices to the skillet in a single layer. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the haloumi from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Toss in the capers and fry them for 1-2 minutes until they become crispy. Remove the fried capers with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Zest the lemon and then cut it in half. Squeeze the juice of one half over the cooked haloumi slices. Slice the other half into wedges for serving.
Sprinkle the fried capers over the haloumi along with the lemon zest. Top with chopped parsley and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately with the lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 957 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 3% | |
*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.
