Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak lightning noodles transport taste buds through a flavor-packed culinary journey. Savory beef and silky noodles combine in this quick, mouthwatering dish that promises comfort and excitement on a single plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles or ramen noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Sauce & Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Work in batches if needed to prevent overcrowding. Transfer steak to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds until aromatic but not burnt. Quickly sprinkle red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 15 seconds.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey into the skillet. Stir vigorously, scraping pan bottom to incorporate browned bits. Season with salt and black pepper, then simmer for 1 minute until sauce slightly thickens.
- Introduce cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure complete sauce coverage. Reintroduce seared steak slices and their accumulated juices, gently mixing to coat with the fragrant sauce.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to reheat everything uniformly. Remove from heat and optionally garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor intensity.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing, preventing tough meat texture.
- Use high-heat neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed for better searing and preventing steak from sticking to the skillet.
- Control heat carefully when sautéing garlic to prevent burning, which creates bitter flavors and ruins the delicate sauce.
- For gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free or use coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 868 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg