Fried Arabic Cheese in Olive Oil with Pickled Lemon and Caramelized Grapes

Name: Fried Arabic Cheese in Olive Oil with Pickled Lemon and Caramelized Grapes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 200 g Halloumi cheese; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 piece pickled lemon; 150 g grapes; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired appetizer that combines salty, firm Halloumi cheese with the bright acidity of pickled lemon and the sweet burst of caramelized grapes. The quick fry in olive oil creates a crisp crust, making it perfect for a light dinner or snack.

Maker: Shikha Almasa

From: Instagram(view original)

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Fried Arabic Cheese in Olive Oil with Pickled Lemon and Caramelized Grapes

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

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25 min estimated total time for 2 servings.

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Ingredients

7 1/10 oz Halloumi cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 piece pickled lemon
5 3/10 oz grapes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F / 347°F).
2
Add the sliced Halloumi cheese to the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2–3 minutes per side.
3
Remove the fried cheese with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a warm plate.
4
In the same skillet, add the halved grapes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
5
Return the fried Halloumi to the skillet, add the sliced pickled lemon, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6
Cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to re‑heat.
7
Transfer the cheese, grapes, and lemon to a serving plate.
8
Garnish optionally with fresh herbs such as mint or parsley and serve hot.

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How long does it take to make Fried Arabic Cheese in Olive Oil with Pickled Lemon and Caramelized Grapes?: About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Fried Arabic Cheese in Olive Oil with Pickled Lemon and Caramelized Grapes recipe make?: This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Fried Arabic Cheese in Olive Oil with Pickled Lemon and Caramelized Grapes recipe come from?: It was shared by Shikha Almasa on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.