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Lime and garlic Halloumi Bisque

The kind of Caribbean plate you make on repeat. lime and garlic, a proper crisp, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 1,192 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Lime and garlic Halloumi Bisque
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and garlic 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 crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the thyme and the rest of the lime and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper 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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