Ingredients
1 can whole artichoke hearts in olive oil
6 quail eggs
1 slice jamon serrano or spanish cured ham
spanish extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Preparation
Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.Step 2Drain the artichokes. Place 6 of the largest artichoke hearts in an oven safe skillet bottom-side down. Trim the bottom side of the artichoke if necessary to help it lie flat. (You may also use a muffin tin to hold the artichoke hearts upright.) Using a spoon, widen the hole in the center of each artichoke to create a cup.Step 3Carefully open a quail egg using a paring knife. Slide the raw egg into the center of the artichoke. Repeat with remaining eggs. Sprinkle the eggs with a little saltStep 4Place the artichokes in the oven for 3-4 minutes until they set.Step 5To serve, sprinkle the artichokes with ham. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with salt.
To make this dish extra special, you can garnish the artichokes with a little caviar.
