Grilled halloumi and vegetable skewers
serves 2
Skewered Cubes of halloumi cheese
grilled until golden brown with cherry tomatoes, zucchini and red
onion.
4 metal or wooden skewers (soak
wooden skewers in water before use)
5 oz (140g) halloumi cheese — cut into 1-inch cubes
8 cherry tomatoes
½ zucchini — cut into rounds
½ red onion — cut into 4 wedges then cut in half crosswise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 garlic clove — minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
THREAD the halloumi cheese, tomatoes,
zucchini, and red onion evenly onto each skewer. MIX together the
remaining ingredients in a small bowl until well combined and brush
evenly over the halloumi and vegetable skewers. MARINATE the skewers
for 10-20 minutes (optional, but it does maximize flavor). COOK the
skewers on a hot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning and brushing
regularly with any residual marinade. SERVE the skewers with lemon
wedges for squeezing.
Variations: Other vegetables such as peppers of various
colors, eggplant, and mushrooms also work well. Add a touch of dried
chili flakes or chili sauce to the marinade for a spicy kick.
Replace the halloumi with shrimp, scallops or chicken. Try adding
cubes of grilled halloumi to a classic Greek salad in place of feta.
Serving suggestions: The cheese and vegetables should be cut
to roughly the same size so that each piece has direct contact with
the grill to ensure even cooking (you want the cheese to turn golden
brown and just start to melt and the vegetables to be tender.) If
you’re using bamboo or wooden skewers, soak them in water for around
30 minutes beforehand to prevent them from burning. You can also
cook these skewers indoors using a stove-top grill pan or electric
grill, or under a hot oven broiler.
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