Dad's World Famous Lobster and Filet Pasta

Instructions

1. 1
   Mince garlic and shallot, dice lobster tail, and slice Cuban bread
2. 2
   Rub filets with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
3. 3
   In a large saucepan, simmer garlic and shallot in 1/2 stick butter for 5 minutes on low heat (do not brown)
4. 4
   Season sauce base with salt and pepper
5. 5
   Whisk in tomato paste until well combined
6. 6
   Add cooking wine and simmer for 5 minutes
7. 7
   Add heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently
8. 8
   While sauce simmers, cook lobster in remaining 1/2 stick butter until about 75% done
9. 9
   Add cooked lobster and butter to sauce along with minced tarragon
10. 10
    Stir in cheese one tablespoon at a time until incorporated
11. 11
    Reduce heat and hold sauce warm (do not boil)
12. 12
    Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat
13. 13
    Sear filets to desired doneness (preferred: 110°F internal temperature for rare-medium rare)
14. 14
    Remove filets from pan, rest under foil for 5 minutes, then slice
15. 15
    Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions (fresh pasta cooks very quickly, about 1 minute)
16. 16
    Drain pasta and toss with a teaspoon of olive oil
17. 17
    Plate pasta, top with sliced filet, spoon sauce over everything, and serve with Cuban bread
18. 18
    Garnish with fresh pepper and additional cheese if desired