Here’s a quick and indulgent recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles—perfect for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner 🥩🍝🧄
🥩🍜 Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or your choice), thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) noodles (spaghetti, ramen, or egg noodles)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook noodles
- Cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2. Cook steak
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter.
- Sear steak slices 2–3 minutes per side until browned but still tender.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Make garlic butter sauce
- In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and chili flakes.
4. Combine
- Add cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Add steak back to the pan and toss gently.
- If sauce seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
5. Serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions, parsley, or grated Parmesan.
- Serve immediately for maximum flavor.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetables: Add bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Spicy kick: Increase chili flakes or add sriracha.
- Creamy version: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end for ultra-rich noodles.
- Quick weeknight: Use leftover steak or rotisserie chicken.