Cajun Ham Steak

For a down-home supper, pair this sweet-and-spicy ham with cheese grits and sautéed greens.

PREP: 5 minutes GRILL: about 8 minutes

MAKES: 4 main-dish servings

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon sugar

1 fully cooked smoked ham steak,
½ inch thick (about 1 ¼ pounds)

1 lime, cut into wedges

cilantro sprigs for garnish

1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat, or heat ridged grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. In small bowl, combine Cajun seasoning and sugar. Rub seasoning mixture on both sides of ham steak.

2. Place ham steak on hot grill rack or pan and cook until heated through and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes, turning over once.

3. Serve ham steak with lime wedges and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

EACH SERVING: About 135 calories, 25g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 5g total fat (2g saturated), 68mg cholesterol, 1,980mg sodium