Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles recipe is a quick and delicious Asian fusion dish featuring tender flank steak, buttery garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked rice noodles. It combines savory flavors with a hint of sweetness and spice, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles and Meat
- 8 oz rice noodles or thin egg noodles
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional for color)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the rice or egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Sear Steak: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Season the thinly sliced steak with salt and black pepper. Sear the steak slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and melt the unsalted butter in the same pan. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burned.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), brown sugar, and chili flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 30 seconds to blend the flavors well.
- Toss Noodles in Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat every strand in the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Combine Steak and Noodles: Return the seared steak slices to the pan with noodles. Toss gently and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream or top with a fried egg before serving.
- You can substitute chicken, shrimp, or tofu instead of steak to suit your preference.
- Using wide rice noodles will give a chewier texture if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
