Lemon haloumi with fried capers

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February
26

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Recipe supplied by www.taste.com.au.  For full recipe visit: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/32693/lemon+haloumi+with+fried+capers

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 180g packet haloumi, sliced
  • 2 small red birds eye chillies, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons drained baby capers
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 80g mixed lettuce leaves

Method

1) Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook haloumi, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate.

2) Heat remaining oil in pan. Add chilli and capers. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until capers are heated through and chilli is golden. Add rind. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in juice. Bring to a simmer.

3) Arrange haloumi and lettuce on a serving plate. Drizzle with hot lemon mixture. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.