Description
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender thinly sliced flank steak, garlic-infused butter sauce, and perfectly cooked rice noodles tossed with savory soy and oyster sauces. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe combines bold Asian-inspired flavors with the comforting texture of noodles for a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz rice noodles (or spaghetti)
Steak and Sauce
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside, ensuring they do not stick together.
- Sear the steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Make the sauce: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into the garlic butter mixture, combining well to create a flavorful sauce base.
- Toss noodles in sauce: Add the cooked noodles into the skillet, tossing thoroughly so the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Combine steak and noodles: Return the seared steak to the skillet and stir gently to combine all ingredients. Cook together for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- Use rice noodles for a traditional texture or substitute with spaghetti if preferred.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Flank steak can be substituted with skirt steak or sirloin for similar results.
- Ensure noodles are well-drained to prevent sogginess.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
