Ham with Port Cream Sauce

You won’t believe how easy it is to dress up convenient precooked ham steaks with this rich port sauce. You can also use leftover ham in this dish and achieve great results.

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES
4 SERVINGS

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
• ¹/₃ cup dry white wine
• ¼ cup port wine
• 2 pounds reduced-sodium cooked ham steaks
• ¹/₃ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Add the shallots and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine, port, and ham to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer the ham to a serving plate and keep warm.

2. Whisk the cream and tomato paste into the skillet sauce and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat slightly and simmer for about 4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the ham and serve immediately.

PER SERVING

carbs: 5 grams; Net Carbs: 5 grams;
fiber: 0 grams; protein: 38.5 grams; fat: 20.5 grams; calories: 386

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