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For the lobster relish: Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large pot with a steamer insert.
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Set the lobster belly-up on a cutting board.
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Pierce it with a knife just under the base of the head, and cut it deeply through the belly to kill it quickly.
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Transfer the lobster to the steamer, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
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Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil along with the garlic to a small saute pan set over medium heat.
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Cook until golden and fragrant, then transfer the garlic to a medium bowl.
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Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and lemon zest and juice to the bowl.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
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The moment the lobster is done shock it in an ice bath to stop cooking.
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When cool enough to handle, pull off the tail and claws and remove the meat.
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Chop up the meat and add it to the tomato mixture.
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Drizzle with some olive oil.
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In another saute pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the lobster-tomato mixture and heat it through.
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Add the white wine and cook for another minute.
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Remove from heat and stir in the parsley and oregano.
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For the steak: About 20 minutes before cooking, remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit, covered, to come up to room temperature.
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Mix together the ancho powder, paprika, mustard, salt, cayenne, coriander, cumin and black pepper in a bowl and set aside.
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Preheat a large cast-iron pan over high heat and set the oven to broil.
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Brush the steak on both sides with the canola oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle one side of the steak with the spice rub.
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Drizzle a little canola oil in the pan; when it begins to smoke, add the steak rub-side down and cook until a nice crust forms, about 2 minutes.
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Transfer the steak to a cutting board and slice it against the grain 1-inch thick.
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Return the steak to the pan, rub-side up.
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Scatter the butter on top and broil to medium-rare, about 4 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven and baste the steak with the pan juices.
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Assembly: Arrange the steak and the lobster relish on a plate.
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Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the steak juices.
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Garnish with oregano and parsley.
