How To Make Lobster Steak

This unique preparation is the brainchild of Chef David Burke, an American chef, restaurateur and cookbook author who's made every magazine's "best" lists and garnered awards and critical acclaim worldwide.

Highly inventive, as is his signature, this dish tranforms the meat from a whole lobster into a juicy filet that retains lobster's texture and flavor. When Chef Burke invited us behind the scenes at David Burke Kitchen to witness the magic firsthand, we discovered that this impressive final product comes from a recipe simple enough to pull off at home. Ready to turn some heads? Grab a lobster and make it happen. Here's what you'll need:

• 1 1 ½ lb. lobster
• 1 lb. shrimp
• ½ lb. softened butter, plus 1 tablespoon for searing
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• salt & pepper
• Wondra flour, for dusting