Crispy Halloumi Cheese with Caper Sauce
Description
Salty halloumi cheese makes a delicious summer starter when grilled until crispy and paired with a homemade caper sauce.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons capers
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 large lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 (8 4/5 ounce) package halloumi cheese, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Cover capers with fresh water in a bowl and soak for 5 minutes to remove excess salt; drain.
2
Chop capers coarsely. Stir together capers, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and crushed coriander seeds in a small bowl. Season with ground black pepper.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4
Brush the halloumi slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5
Cook halloumi slices directly on the grill grate until golden, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until soft in the center and golden on the outside, about 2 more minutes.
6
Place halloumi slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with caper sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.