Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles Recipe
Love bold flavors? Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles feature tender steak, buttery garlic sauce, soy sauce, and glossy noodles.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Medium pot for boiling noodles
- Tongs or a wooden spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
- 8 oz noodles ramen, udon, or egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 2 green onions sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a little noodle water.
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak in a single layer. Sear for about 1–2 minutes per side until browned but still tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and chili flakes. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Let the sauce bubble gently for about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet. Toss well to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Add a splash of reserved noodle water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Return the steak to the pan. Toss everything together for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.