Artichokes With Prosciutto And Cream Recipe

Ingredients for Artichokes With Prosciutto And Cream

• 1 pound artichoke hearts
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• Shallot
• Fresh Thyme
• ½ cup water
• Heavy Cream
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make Artichokes With Prosciutto And Cream

1. Trim 1 pound artichoke hearts and quarter them lengthwise.
2. Place quartered artichokes in a bowl of water with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent browning. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto and 2 finely chopped shallots to the skillet. Cook until the prosciutto is crispy and the shallots are softened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. Add the drained artichoke hearts to the skillet. Add 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves and ½ cup of water.
6. Cover the skillet and cook until the artichokes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Shake the covered pan occasionally, adding more water if necessary.
7. Once the artichokes are easily pierced with a knife, remove the lid and increase the heat to high.
8. Cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the artichokes begin to sizzle (about 3-5 minutes).
9. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
10. Stir in ½ cup heavy cream and the cooked prosciutto and shallots.
11. Return to medium heat and season generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
12. Serve warm. Garnish with extra thyme if desired.