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Pan-Fried Halloumi

This saganaki dish with slices of warm fried halloumi cheese seasoned with lemon juice and oregano is a deliciously savory and gooey Greek appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 256
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 8.8 ounce package halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices
  • 1 large lemon, juiced, or more to taste
  • 2 pinches dried oregano

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet big enough to fit all halloumi slices.
  2. Once oil is hot but not smoking, add halloumi. Cook until well browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until browned, about 3 minutes. Pour lemon juice over browned halloumi and let reduce slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and sprinkle with oregano. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 392mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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