Description
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry dish featuring tender steak slices tossed with garlic butter sauce and chewy noodles. This easy recipe combines savory soy and oyster sauces with a hint of sweetness and spice, creating a perfect weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Marinade
- 1 pound flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces ramen or rice noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Toss the thinly sliced steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until well coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Cook the Steak: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the steak slices in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make the Sauce and Combine: Stir in 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon chili flakes if using. Toss in the cooked noodles and stir to fully coat them in the garlic butter sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Return the seared steak to the pan with the noodles and combine everything well. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the dish is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to plates and sprinkle with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro for a fresh, nutty finish. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Best served immediately to maintain the noodles’ texture and steak tenderness.
- Leftover steak, chicken, or shrimp can be used as alternatives.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice or a dash of fish sauce before serving.
- To make the dish dairy-free, substitute butter with additional vegetable oil.
- If you prefer less heat, omit the chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
