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Halloumi Flambe
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Halloumi Flambé

Bring the sizzle to the table with this Halloumi Flambé, an unforgettable eatertainment moment. Saputo Halloumi cheese is pan-seared and flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier, creating a dramatic flame that captivates patrons. Finished with smoked Castelvetrano olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh orange zest, this bold, shareable dish adds flair to any menu. Ideal for restaurants looking to elevate their appetizer game with high-impact presentation and interactive dining experiences.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Chuck Hughes

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Haloumi Cheese

Halloumi

Available in both logs and blocks, our unripened semi-soft cheese doesn't melt, making it the perfect cheese for grilling.

Ingredients

  • 1 large slice Saputo Halloumi, cut in half

  • Castelvetrano olives, pitted and smoked

  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 

  • Juice of 1 orange 

  • 6 dry sun-dried tomato pieces

  • 60 ml Grand Marnier

  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

  • Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil for pan 

  • Olive oil for garnish 

  • Focaccia or grilled country bread

Directions

  1. Prepare orange zest by peeling with a vegetable peeler, squaring off pieces, and slicing into thin 1-inch-long slices.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear Halloumi cheese for 2 minutes per side.
  4. Add garlic, orange zest, smoked olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and cracked pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove pan from heat, add Grand Marnier, return to heat and flambé using a gas flame or lighter.
  6. Once flames subside, add orange juice and red wine vinegar. Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Remove Halloumi cheese from pan and slice onto 4 plates. 
  8. Spoon sauce with olives, orange zest, and sun-dried tomatoes over top.
  9. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with focaccia or grilled country bread.

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