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Pan-Seared Halloumi Skillet

Weeknight-friendly Halloumi Skillet with the herb and peanut we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Pan-Seared Halloumi Skillet
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the herb and peanut elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the hoisin and the rest of the herb and peanut flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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