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cook lobster in boiling, salted water, head first for 6 minutes
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remove from water and rinse under cold water until cool
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cook pasta in lobster water, reserving 1 cup pasta liquid
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cut lobster meat in to 1 inch pieces
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heat olive oil and butter in a pan large enough to hold the pasta
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saute shallots and red pepper flakes until soft, 2 minutes
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add tomatoes and cook until juicy, about 5 minutes
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add the lobster meat and stir
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add the pasta and the cooking liquid as needed
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cook until thickened, 1 minutes more
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serve topped with lemon zest!