Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak lightning noodles bring together succulent meat and silky noodles in a culinary dance of bold Asian-inspired flavors. Savory, umami-rich ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a quick and irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) flank steak, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Noodles and Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (lo mein, ramen, or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or sesame)
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Immerse noodles in rapidly boiling water, following package guidelines. Drain thoroughly and lightly coat with oil to prevent clumping, then reserve for later preparation.
- Ignite a large skillet with oil over robust heat. Introduce thinly sliced protein, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and umami-rich soy sauce. Sear each side until a beautiful golden-brown crust develops, approximately 2-3 minutes per surface. Extract meat from pan and temporarily set aside.
- Utilizing the identical skillet, reduce heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly. Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence for roughly 30 seconds. Pour in complementary sauces – soy, oyster, and a touch of brown sugar – alongside fiery red pepper flakes. Allow mixture to simmer and harmonize flavors for one minute.
- Reunite the reserved protein and previously prepared noodles within the flavor-infused pan. Gently tumble ingredients, ensuring every strand and slice becomes lavishly coated with the decadent garlic butter sauce. Brighten the mixture with a vibrant squeeze of fresh lime juice, then perform a final elegant toss.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal by scattering chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the surface. Serve immediately while temperatures and flavors remain at their peak of deliciousness.
Notes
- Prevent noodle clumping by stirring with oil immediately after draining, ensuring each strand stays separate and slick.
- Select tender cuts like sirloin or flank steak for maximum tenderness, slicing against the grain to guarantee melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes; start with a pinch for mild warmth or increase for spice lovers seeking extra kick.
- Transform into gluten-free version by using tamari instead of soy sauce and choosing rice noodles or zucchini noodles for alternative base.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg