Recipe

Pan-Fried Haloumi with Roasted Tomato

Pan-Fried Haloumi with Roasted Tomato Relish

(makes 24)

Ingredients

Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes:

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Relish:

  • 1/4 preserved lemon, finely minced
  • 2 tsp. chives, finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

Haloumi:

  • 1 and 1/2 lbs. haloumi, cut into six 1/2" slices
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley leaves, chopped

Directions

For the Oven-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Position a rack in the center of the oven.

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a bowl. Toss the tomatoes the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the tomatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 35-40 minutes, or until they start to shrivel and caramelize. Cool to room temperature.

For the Relish:

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl, incorporate the room temperature oven-roasted cherry tomatoes (approximately 1 cup cooked) and set aside.

For the Haloumi:

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the 3 Tbsp. of olive oil. When the pan is hot, place the haloumi slices in the pan in a single layer. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Turn and cook another 3-4 minutes or until the other side is golden brown.

To Finish and Serve:

Cut the haloumi into small squares, top with the relish and garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Sarah Scott
Chef/Culinary Consultant



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