Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles is a quick and delicious dish featuring tender steak pieces tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with vibrant noodles. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat, this meal combines the savory flavors of garlic and steak with the comfort of noodles.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet or frying pan
- 1 Pot for boiling noodles
- 1 Colander
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into thin strips
- 8 oz noodles (spaghetti or egg noodles)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional) for heat
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the noodles. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, season the steak strips with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.
- Add the seasoned steak strips to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and pour in the soy sauce. Toss everything together to combine, allowing the noodles to soak up the flavors of the garlic butter.
- Return the steak to the skillet and mix with the noodles. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can add vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition and color.
Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding the steak to achieve a good sear.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the skillet over low heat.