Description
Garlic butter steak lightning noodles deliver a symphony of flavors from Asian cuisine. Tender steak and silky noodles create a quick, luxurious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) flank steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (226 g) noodles (lo mein, ramen, or fettuccine)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp oil (avocado or sesame)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain completely and lightly coat with oil to prevent sticking, then set aside while preparing remaining components.
- Steak Searing: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Introduce marinated steak slices, creating a caramelized exterior. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce during cooking. Sear each side until golden-brown, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove steak and reserve.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt butter and quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger to release their aromatics. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes, creating a rich, glossy sauce. Simmer and reduce to develop intense flavors.
- Combining Elements: Reunite noodles and steak with the sauce. Gently toss to ensure complete coating, incorporating the umami-rich glaze. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the dish’s overall profile.
- Plating and Serving: Transfer the noodle and steak mixture to serving plates. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot, presenting a vibrant and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Choose High-Heat Cooking: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent burning, ensuring steak develops a golden-brown crust without sticking.
- Manage Moisture Control: Pat steak dry before cooking to remove excess moisture, which helps create a crisp exterior and prevents steaming instead of searing.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Simmer sauce slowly to develop rich flavors and achieve a glossy, thick texture that clings perfectly to noodles and steak without becoming watery.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust red pepper flakes according to personal heat tolerance, allowing flexibility for those who prefer milder or more intense flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg