Grilled Halloumi Skewers with Lemon and Thyme
These grilled halloumi skewers with lemon and thyme make an easy, flavorful option for summer dinner recipes. Perfectly charred and packed with savory taste, they’re ideal for dinner recipes, quick meals, or your next BBQ night.
Servings: 4 skewers
Ingredients
- 9 oz halloumi cheese, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or zucchini, chopped
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, and black pepper.
- Add the cubed halloumi and optional veggies to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Thread the halloumi (and veggies, if using) onto soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until grill marks appear and the cheese is golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of extra lemon juice if desired.