Ham Steaks with Asparagus-Rice Salad

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   Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives and mustard in a bowl.

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   Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.

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   Add the rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; reduce the heat to low and simmer until almost tender, about 15 minutes.

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   Add the asparagus and simmer until the rice and asparagus are tender, about 3 more minutes.

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   Drain in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water, stirring gently to remove excess water.

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   Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the lemon juice and half of the prepared chive sauce; season with salt and pepper.

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   Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add the ham steaks, overlapping as necessary, and cook, flipping occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.

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   Sprinkle the brown sugar over the ham and cook, flipping often, until the sugar melts.

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    Season with pepper.

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    Serve with the rice salad, the remaining chive sauce and lemon wedges.

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    Photograph by Justin Walker

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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