Description
Grilled Halloumi with Honey Lime Chili Glaze is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring salty, firm halloumi cheese grilled to perfection and drizzled with a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy glaze. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, served warm with salads or grilled vegetables for a satisfying vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Glaze
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to create perfect grill marks on the halloumi.
- Prepare Halloumi: Lightly brush both sides of the sliced halloumi cheese with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Grill Halloumi: Place the halloumi slices on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown with distinct grill marks and warmed through.
- Make Glaze: While the halloumi is grilling, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until well combined.
- Glaze and Serve: Once grilled, remove the halloumi from the grill and immediately drizzle with the honey lime chili glaze. Serve warm as an appetizer, over salad, or alongside grilled vegetables.
Notes
- Halloumi holds up well to grilling without melting, making it ideal for vegetarian mains or appetizers.
- For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce to the glaze before drizzling.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with fresh salads or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure the grill or grill pan is properly preheated to avoid sticking and achieve perfect sear marks.
