Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender flank steak, savory garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked egg noodles. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines umami richness from soy and oyster sauces with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Noodles
- 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 8 oz egg noodles or ramen noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan—cook in batches if needed. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic & Aromatics: In the same skillet with the steak drippings, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned. If desired, add the red pepper flakes and cook for another 15 seconds to release their heat.
- Build the Sauce: Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey to the skillet. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Season with salt and black pepper, and simmer for 1 minute until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Toss Noodles & Steak: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss well to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Return the reserved steak slices and any accumulated juices to the pan. Gently toss everything together so the steak is coated evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, until everything is heated through. Remove from heat and garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing steak to achieve a good sear.
- Red pepper flakes are optional; adjust quantity based on desired spice level.
- Use fresh garlic for the best aromatic flavor.
- Sesame seeds add a nice textural contrast and nutty flavor but can be omitted for allergy concerns.
- The recipe is quick and best served immediately for optimal taste and texture.
