Halloumi Skewers Recipe

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This Halloumi Skewers recipe is a salty and sweet dish, which is made with grilled halloumi and fresh peaches. It’s the perfect summer barbecue recipe, ready in about 25 minutes.

Halloumi Skewers Ingredients

2 small cloves of garlic
1 lemon
4 ripe peaches
Extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 x 225g blocks of halloumi cheese
300g sourdough bread
½ a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley (15g)
2 tablespoons shelled unsalted pistachios
1 tablespoon runny honey
Black pepper

How To Make Halloumi Skewers

Make the Marinade: Peel the garlic and finely grate it into a large bowl with the zest of the lemon. Cut the peaches into quarters, removing the stones. Finely grate one of the peach quarters into the bowl. Add the remaining peach quarters. Squeeze in most of the lemon juice, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and the oregano. Season with black pepper and toss together.
Prepare the Halloumi and Bread: Score both sides of each block of halloumi in a criss-cross pattern, then cut each block into 6 chunks. Cut the sourdough bread into chunks about the same size as the halloumi. Add the halloumi and bread to the marinade and toss everything together to coat.
Assemble and Grill: Thread the marinated halloumi, peaches, and bread onto 4 long skewers. Cook the skewers on a hot barbecue or in a griddle pan, turning regularly, until the halloumi is golden, the peaches are soft, and the bread is beautifully charred and toasted.
Garnish and Serve: Move the cooked skewers to a serving platter. In a small bowl, toss the parsley leaves with a squeeze of the remaining lemon juice and a little olive oil. Scatter the dressed parsley over the skewers. Crush the pistachios in a pestle and mortar and sprinkle them over the top, then finish with a drizzle of honey.

Recipe Tips

How to prevent the halloumi from sticking? Make sure your barbecue or griddle pan is very hot and lightly oiled before you add the skewers. This will help create a nice sear and prevent the cheese from sticking.
Can I use a different fruit? Yes! Nectarines, apricots, or even chunks of pineapple would be delicious substitutes for the peaches and would also grill beautifully.
What if I don’t have skewers? You can cook all the components loose in a grill basket or directly on the griddle pan. Just toss them together on the platter before garnishing.
Why grate some of the peach into the marinade? This is a clever trick that releases the juice and pulp of the peach, creating a thicker, more flavorful marinade that coats every ingredient.

What To Serve With Halloumi Skewers

These skewers are a fantastic vegetarian main course for a barbecue. They pair wonderfully with:

A simple couscous or quinoa salad
A crisp green salad with a light vinaigrette
A side of tzatziki for dipping
Grilled corn on the cob

How To Store Halloumi Skewers

Refrigerate: These skewers are best enjoyed fresh off the grill. If you have leftovers, remove the ingredients from the skewers and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: The best way to reheat is in a hot pan or an air fryer for a few minutes to re-crisp the bread and warm the halloumi.

Halloumi Skewers Nutrition Facts

Calories: 550-650 kcal
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 25g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can prepare the marinade and toss the halloumi, peaches, and bread in it a few hours in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator. Assemble the skewers just before you’re ready to grill for the best texture.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

This would require a significant change. You would need to use a vegan halloumi-style cheese and substitute the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

What does scoring the halloumi do?

Scoring the halloumi creates more surface area, which helps it to absorb more of the delicious marinade and creates a lovely texture as it grills.

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Course: DinnerCuisine: Mediterranean-InspiredDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

650

kcal

Salty halloumi cheese, sweet peaches, and crusty sourdough are marinated in a zesty lemon and oregano mixture, then grilled until beautifully charred and golden.

Ingredients

2 x 225g blocks of halloumi
4 ripe peaches
300g sourdough bread
Marinade: 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemon (zest & juice), 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, black pepper.
Garnish: ½ bunch fresh parsley, 2 tbsp pistachios, 1 tbsp runny honey.

Directions

Make the marinade by combining the grated garlic, lemon zest, grated peach, lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano.
Cut the halloumi, remaining peaches, and sourdough into chunks. Toss them all in the marinade.
Thread the halloumi, peaches, and bread onto 4 long skewers.
Grill or griddle the skewers until golden and charred on all sides.
Transfer to a platter.
Garnish with fresh parsley, crushed pistachios, and a drizzle of honey before serving.

Notes

A hot grill or griddle pan is key to getting a good sear without the halloumi sticking.
The combination of salty halloumi, sweet peach, and smoky, charred bread is incredibly delicious.
This is a perfect, easy, and impressive vegetarian option for any barbecue.
Don’t be afraid to get a good char on all the components; it adds a wonderful smoky flavor.