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Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles

Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
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Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles combine tender steak seared in olive oil and fragrant garlic butter with silky noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce, creating a quick, flavorful, and comforting meal ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe balances rich, buttery sauce with fresh aromatics and tender steak strips for an irresistible dinner.

Ingredients

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Steak & Protein

  • 8 oz sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced

Sauce & Aromatics

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Noodles & Garnishes

  • 6 oz egg noodles or linguine
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the steak into thin strips for quick cooking. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Cook the noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Sear the Steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add the steak strips in a single layer without overcrowding. Sear for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak and set aside.
  3. Create Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter, then stir in minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute, releasing the garlic’s rich aroma.
  4. Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add cooked noodles into the pan with garlic butter, tossing to coat thoroughly. Stir in soy sauce and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Fold the seared steak strips back into the pan and mix gently to combine.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions for brightness and color. Serve immediately while warm and luscious.

Notes

  • Choose quality steak cuts like sirloin, ribeye, flank, or skirt steak for tenderness and flavor.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steak to ensure proper browning instead of steaming.
  • Use fresh minced garlic, not garlic powder, for best flavor and aroma.
  • Reserve a small cup of noodle cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Toss noodles and sauce promptly to evenly coat while butter is warm.

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Keywords: garlic butter steak noodles, quick steak recipe, garlic butter noodles, fast dinner, weeknight meal

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