Ham Steaks with Fennel and Mustard Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Ham Steaks with Fennel and Mustard Sauce a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 357 calories, 35g of protein, and 19g of fat. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, fennel bulb, fennel seeds, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Warm a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast fennel seeds in skillet until golden brown and fragrant, 1 minute.
Remove from skillet to a plate. When seeds are cool, crush with a rolling pin.
In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, warm oil and bubbles.
Add half of ham steaks and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
Remove ham to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with another 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining ham. 1 Tbsp. butter until it melts and
In same skillet, after cooking and removing second batch of ham, melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter.
Add onion and fennel and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add wine, broth and cream, along with reserved crushed fennel seeds and both mustards. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet, and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Using a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a warm platter.
Place ham steaks on vegetables and spoon sauce over top.
Sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds, if desired, and serve.