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Watermelon and Halloumi Skewers Recipe for grill and barbecue with half a watermolon cut into wedges and vine cherry toamtoes garnish

Halloumi & Watermelon Skewers with Hot Honey Drizzle

These halloumi & watermelon skewers scream summer and plead to be tossed on the barbecue. The rich halloumi is paired with unique watermelon which takes on a delicious, caramelised flavour when lightly charred.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Skewers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: BBQ
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Halloumi Cut into 2.5cm cubes
  • 400 g Watermelon Cut into 2.5cm cubes
  • Salt/ Pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Mint Leaves to finish.
  • For the Hot Honey Drizzle
  • 100 ml Honey
  • ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Equipment

  • 8 Wooden Skewers
  • Griddle Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat a griddle or barbecue over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the watermelon with a pinch of salt and pepper. Season the diced halloumi with a pinch of cracked black pepper.
  3. Thread the watermelon and halloumi onto the skewers, starting with watermelon, and ending with watermelon, It should make 8 skewers
  4. Drizzle the skewers with olive oil, and place them on the griddle or barbecue. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skewers begin to brown, then turn. Repeat for all four sides, then remove.
  5. While the halloumi and watermelon skewers are cooking, make the hot honey drizzle by combining the honey and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a bottle.
  6. To serve, plate the skewers and drizzle with hot honey. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.