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Grilled halloumi, apricot, and onion skewers on a wooden table, showcasing bright colors and Mediterranean ingredients.
Alyssa

Halloumi, Apricot and Pistachio Skewers

Crispy, chewy, and creamy halloumi paired with sweet apricots and crunchy pistachios - perfect for summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizers, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blocks (225g each) Halloumi cheese, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 1 tin (420g) Apricot halves in fruit juice, drained
  • 2 small Red onions, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Good-quality honey
  • 1 tsp Pul biber or regular chilli flakes
  • 40 g Shelled pistachios
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Metal skewers

Method
 

  1. Thread the halloumi pieces, apricot halves, and onion wedges onto skewers. Brush with a mixture of olive oil, honey, and chilli flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook on the barbecue over direct heat for 10-12 minutes, turning and brushing with more glaze as necessary.
  3. Toast the pistachios in a small roasting tin alongside the skewers.
  4. Chop the toasted pistachios, drizzle the skewers with remaining honey, and sprinkle with the chopped pistachios.

Notes

Perfect for summer BBQs, these skewers combine savory and sweet for a delicious dish.