40min 4 ppl
Halloumi Shish with Garlic Sauce
28 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
28 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
520 kcalper person
Protein 26g
Carbs 34g
Fats 32g
About this dish
Cubes of halloumi are brushed with the same warm garlic and paprika marinade used for a chicken shish, threaded onto skewers with peppers and tomatoes and grilled until charred, served with pitta and garlic sauce.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Before you start
Ready-made is fine, or make your own.
- Pita Bread4start 1 hour aheadMake your own
- Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)4 tbspstart 26 minutes aheadMake your own
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Garlic clovescrushed2
- Green Peppercut into 3cm pieces1
- Cherry tomatoes12
Dairy & Eggs
- Halloumicut into 3cm cubes500 g
Dried Goods
- Pitta breadwarmed4
Spices & Seasonings
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Ground Allspice0.5 tsp
- Black pepper0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Extra-virgin olive oil3 tbsp
- Toum4 tbsp
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Metal skewers
- Griddle pan
- Tongs
Method
1
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, ground allspice and black pepper in a large bowl.
Approx. 4 minutes
2
Add the halloumi cubes to the marinade and turn gently to coat, then leave at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Thread the halloumi onto skewers, alternating with pieces of green pepper and cherry tomatoes.
Approx. 8 minutes
4
Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat and cook the skewers for 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes, until the halloumi is golden and charred at the edges.
Approx. 8 minutes
5
Warm the pitta bread in a dry frying pan for 1 minute on each side.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Serve the skewers with the warm pitta bread and toum.
Approx. 3 minutes
