Description
Lemon Haloumi with Fried Capers is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean dish combining the golden-brown, tangy haloumi with crispy fried capers, perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 180g haloumi cheese, sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 small red birdseye chillies, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons drained baby capers
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 80g mixed lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Drain the capers and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the capers and fry for 1-2 minutes until they bloom open and become crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
- Slice the haloumi into even pieces about ½-inch thick. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the haloumi slices and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, combine the sliced chillies, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Whisk together until well combined.
- Arrange the mixed lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Place the golden haloumi pieces on top. Drizzle with the lemon-chili dressing and sprinkle the fried capers over everything. Serve immediately while the haloumi is still warm and the capers crisp.
Notes
- Ensure your pan is properly heated before adding the haloumi to achieve a golden crust.
- Patting the capers dry is crucial for obtaining a proper crisp when frying.
- Serve immediately for the best experience, as the contrast of warm haloumi and crispy capers is key to this dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: lemon haloumi, fried capers, Mediterranean, quick recipe, vegetarian dish