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Fried Halloumi Crostini with Lemon Caper Oil

Crusty bread topped with golden fried halloumi and lemon caper oil
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword appetizer, cheese, halloumi
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 414kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons non-pareil capers rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 ounces halloumi cheese sliced into 12 slices
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • oil for frying
  • 12 baguette slices
  • garlic clove

Instructions

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, capers, oregano and lemon zest. Allow to set at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
  • Dredge halloumi slices in flour.
  • Heat a thin coat of oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Pan fry halloumi slices, in batches, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Turn on oven broiler. Broil baguette slices 1 - 2 minutes or until golden brown. Rub with garlic clove.
  • Place one slice of halloumi on each baguette slice. Drizzle with lemon caper oil. Serve.

Notes

 Nutrition information for estimation purposes only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 0.5mg