Fried Arabic Cheese with Pickled Lemon – 25-Minute Recipe
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.
Recipe by Shikha Almasa· Structured by ReelsMeals
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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
- 1Heat the olive oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat (about 350°F / 347°F).
- 2Add the sliced Halloumi cheese to the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2–3 minutes per side.
- 3Remove the fried cheese with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a warm plate.
- 4In the same skillet, add the halved grapes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- 5Return the fried Halloumi to the skillet, add the sliced pickled lemon, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6Cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to re‑heat.
- 7Transfer the cheese, grapes, and lemon to a serving plate.
- 8Garnish optionally with fresh herbs such as mint or parsley and serve hot.
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Pre‑heat oil before adding cheese
Heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot, then add the sliced Halloumi.
Use a slotted spoon to keep cheese dry
Remove the fried cheese with a slotted spoon and place it on a warm plate before proceeding with the grapes.
Stir grapes occasionally while caramelizing
Cook the halved grapes, stirring occasionally.
Finish with a brief combined cook
After returning the cheese and adding lemon, cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes to re‑heat the cheese and meld flavors.
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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.