Spanish Lamb Steaks

This marvelous recipe is great served as tapas at parties. If you’d like to serve this recipe at a party, cut the lamb into cubes before cooking. Use toothpicks to serve them on a big platter.

Ingredients

Serves 2

1⁄4 cup orange juice

21⁄2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons lemon zest

3 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

2 cloves garlic, chopped finely

1 medium purple onion, chopped finely

1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 pounds lamb leg, cut into 4 (8-ounce) steak-sized pieces

1. In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, thyme, garlic, onion and 1⁄2 cup olive oil. Whisk to incorporate all the ingredients.
2. Pour the marinade over the lamb steaks and let marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 5 hours.
3. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil.
4. Cook the lamb steaks for 4 minutes per side, or until they reach the desired doneness.