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Hot Honey Halloumi Bite Skewers
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Hot Honey Halloumi Bite Skewers
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Hot Honey Halloumi Bite Skewers

This recipe features delicious halloumi cheese pan-fried and glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, then assembled onto skewers with fresh green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. It's a perfect holiday appetizer that is quick to prepare and incredibly flavorful, offering a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes with a hint of heat.
#Holiday Appetizer
#Halloumi
#Hot Honey
#Skewers
#Quick Recipe
#Easy
#Finger Food
#Mediterranean
Plated Hot Honey Halloumi Skewers
Plated Hot Honey Halloumi Skewers

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean-Fusion
English
Nutrition (per serving)
305
Calories
15g
Protein
9g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Close-up of a Single Skewer
Close-up of a Single Skewer

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil

    2 tbsp
  • Halloumi
    (sliced into cubes, approximately 250g)

    1 block
  • Honey

    2 tbsp
  • Chili Flakes
    (or more to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Pepper

    to taste
  • Lemon
    (juiced)

    1
  • Green Olives
    (pitted)

    1 cup
  • Sun-dried Tomatoes
    (small cherry sun-dried tomatoes or regular ones sliced in half)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
    (torn)

    1 cup
Servings: 4
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Halloumi Glazed in Hot Honey
Halloumi Glazed in Hot Honey

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
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    In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
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    Ensure the pan is adequately hot before adding halloumi to achieve a golden crust.
  • 2

    Add the cubed halloumi to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy.
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    Add the cubed halloumi to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy.
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    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
  • 3

    Reduce heat to low, then add honey and chili flakes to the pan, stirring gently to coat the halloumi in the hot honey glaze.
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    Reduce heat to low, then add honey and chili flakes to the pan, stirring gently to coat the halloumi in the hot honey glaze.
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    The honey will thin out and create a beautiful glaze quickly, be careful not to burn it.
  • 4

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, and then squeeze in the juice of one lemon, mixing well.
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    Season with salt and pepper to taste, and then squeeze in the juice of one lemon, mixing well.
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    The lemon juice adds a crucial bright, tangy counterpoint to the sweet and spicy glaze.
  • 5

    Carefully thread the hot honey halloumi bites onto skewers, alternating with green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
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    Carefully thread the hot honey halloumi bites onto skewers, alternating with green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves.
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    Use small skewers for appetizer portions. Arrange ingredients attractively for visual appeal.
  • 6

    Serve the Hot Honey Halloumi Bite Skewers immediately as a delicious appetizer.
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    Step 6 visual
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    Serve the Hot Honey Halloumi Bite Skewers immediately as a delicious appetizer.
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    These are best enjoyed warm, while the halloumi is still soft and the glaze is fluid.
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