How to Make Halloumi Saganaki - A Step-by-Step Guide

Halloumi Saganaki is a traditional Greek dish that features the delicious, salty cheese known as halloumi. This dish is a popular appetizer or meze (small plates of food) in Greece, and it's easy to understand why once you taste it. The halloumi is pan-fried until it develops a crispy, golden-brown crust, and then it's drizzled with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and served with a side of crusty bread to mop up all the delicious flavors.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet big enough to fit all halloumi slices.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with oregano. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 687mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 49mg