The Most Amazing Hot Honey Halloumi Appetizer

If I ever need a quick-and-easy appetizer that also impresses, I turn to this hot honey halloumi. First of all, halloumi is probably one of the best cheeses of all time. And then when it’s pan-fried until golden-brown and drizzled with a sticky honey-sesame glaze? It’s unbelievable, you need to make this ASAP!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Greek

Cuisine: Greek

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 18 servings

Calories: 109 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons - hot honey
1 tsp - toasted sesame oil
black pepper
1 lb - halloumi cheese
2 tablespoons - olive oil
Sesame seeds
Red pepper flakes

Instructions

Whisk the hot honey, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Then, use a sharp knife to thinly slice the halloumi into 8-9 rectangles. Slice the rectangles diagonally to make triangles, or in half to make squares. Then, use a clean cloth or paper towels to pat the halloumi dry.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place slices of halloumi in the hot pan, but be sure not to overcrowd the pan! Sear the halloumi for 2-3 minutes, until it's golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is hot and golden brown on both sides. (If your pan isn't big enough, work in batches as needed.)
Transfer the hot halloumi to a serving platter. Drizzle the halloumi with the hot honey-sesame glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, to taste. Enjoy right away!

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