Surf and Turf Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 fresh or frozen lobster tails, thawed if frozen (5 oz. each )
• 1 Tbsp. canola oil
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• ½ cup diced white onion
• ¼ cup each diced carrot and celery
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• ½ tsp. black peppercorns
• 1 each dry bay leaf and smashed garlic clove
• ¼ cup brandy
• 2 cups purchased seafood stock
• 2 beef tenderloin steaks, seasoned with salt and black pepper ( each 6–8 oz. and 2-inches thick)
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. each unsalted butter, softened, and all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
• 1 ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste