Effortless Grilled Halloumi Lemon Thyme (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Skewers
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150 g cherry tomatoes
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1 medium red onion, chopped into big pieces (optional)
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1 lemon, sliced thin or cut into wedges
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1 block (225–280 g) halloumi cheese, cubed into about 2.5 cm pieces
→ For the Marinade
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Sea salt, add as much as you like
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1 teaspoon honey
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped up or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Freshly cracked black pepper, use to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Crushed red pepper flakes
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Sprigs of fresh thyme
# Instructions:
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Keep the cherry tomatoes whole. Chop up the red onion into chunks and slice your lemon thin or wedge it. Cut the halloumi into equal-sized cubes (about 2.5 cm), then dab them dry with a paper towel so they'll grill up nicely.
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Pour the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, thyme, minced garlic, honey, a bit of salt, and some black pepper into a small bowl. Stir it all up so everything's blended together.
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Drop the cheese cubes into the marinade and give them a gentle toss to coat. Let them hang out for 10 minutes or more so they soak up the flavors.
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If you picked wooden skewers, toss them in water for at least 15 minutes so they won't burn while you're grilling.
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Stick the marinated halloumi, lemon slices, onion chunks, and tomatoes onto the skewers, switching up the order as you like for a good look. Use any leftover marinade to brush onto the built skewers.
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Crank your grill or a grill pan to medium-high. Swipe a bit of oil on the grates so nothing sticks.
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Add the skewers to the hot grill, cooking each side for 2–3 minutes until the halloumi turns golden and has some char. Give them a turn so they grill evenly all over.
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Move the grilled skewers onto a platter. Sprinkle with more thyme and a little crushed chili if you're feeling spicy. Best eaten hot, right away.
# Notes:
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Dry off that halloumi before marinating so it gets the best grill marks.
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Want a smoother time? Use metal skewers, or if you have wooden ones, really soak them first.