Hot Honey Halloumi Bites with Lemon and Mint
Golden pan-fried halloumi bites drizzled with spicy hot honey and finished with fresh lemon, mint, and sumac.
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- finely grated lemon zest to finish
- freshly ground black pepper to finish
- 1/2 tsp ground sumac optional
- chopped fresh mint to finish
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halloumi and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until deeply golden.
- Meanwhile, gently warm the honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Transfer the hot halloumi to a serving plate and drizzle over the hot honey.
- Finish with finely grated lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, sumac, and chopped fresh mint. Serve immediately with cocktail picks.
Notes
Halloumi: Pat the cubes dry before frying so they brown well and splatter less. Halloumi becomes firmer as it cools, so serve it straight from the skillet.
Heat level: Use 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for gentle heat or 1/2 teaspoon for a spicier finish. The strength of red pepper flakes varies, so taste before adding more.
Sumac: This is optional, but its tangy, slightly fruity flavor works well with the honey, lemon, and mint.
Make ahead: The hot honey can be mixed ahead and rewarmed gently. Cut and dry the halloumi in advance, but fry it just before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 683mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 568mgIron: 0.1mg
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