Asparagus and Halloumi Skewers with Mint
By Morrisons
Published on 18 June 2022
Asparagus develops a beautiful, rich flavour when grilled. The halloumi and mint add an extra punch of flavour making these skewers hard to put down. Time and servings
15 minsTotal time
10 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 small handful of fresh mint, stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
- 175 g of halloumi
- 2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve
- 1 tsp of crushed chillies, optional
Method
Step 1
Bring a pan of water to the boil and blanch the asparagus for 1 minute.Step 2
Drain then rinse the asparagus in cold water and pat dry with kitchen roll.Step 3
Slice the halloumi into 2 pieces lengthways and cut those into 4 more pieces.Step 4
Take 2 skewers and thread alternately with asparagus and halloumi.Step 5
Heat a griddle pan or barbecue until very hot. Brush the skewers with a bit of the oil and season well.Step 6
Cook for 2 minutes each side or until charred.Step 7
Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the mint.Step 8
Drizzle with the remaining oil and a sprinkle of crushed chillies, if using.Step 9
Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the skewers.