Mellow Lamb Steaks

Directions

1. 1
   In small saucepan, combine garlic, zest and 3/4 cup water.
2. 2
   Turn heat to high.
3. 3
   When mixture boils, lower to simmer, and cook until garlic is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Season lamb with salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5
   Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat, and add olive oil.
6. 6
   When oil is hot, add lamb, and sear about 2 minutes a side.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes longer.
8. 8
   Add garlic and its liquid, orange juice, Marsala and thyme.
9. 9
   When liquid begins to simmer, transfer steaks to warm serving plate with slotted spatula.
10. 10
    Raise heat to medium-high, and reduce sauce until it is syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Pour sauce and garlic over lamb, and serve.