Description
Savor the deliciousness of grilled halloumi skewers, featuring charred cheese with zesty lemon and aromatic thyme—perfect for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halloumi cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Metal or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat to create a strong, even temperature.
- Cut the halloumi cheese into generous cubes, about one inch in size, and thread each onto the skewers.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and pepper; whisk until well blended.
- Using a basting brush, generously brush the skewers with the marinade.
- Grill the skewers for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly charred.
- Remove the skewers from the grill and serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
Marinate halloumi a few hours before grilling for more flavor. Use different herbs or veggies like cherry tomatoes for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: halloumi skewers, grilled cheese, summer appetizer, Mediterranean recipes, vegetarian grilling