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Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-31 |8 Comments
Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles
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Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles

PREP15 min
COOK15 min

Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles are a fast, craveable weeknight dinner. Juicy seared steak, garlicky butter sauce, and silky noodles in 30 minutes.

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat steak dry. Toss with cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. 2
    Boil noodles in salted water until just al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain, and set aside.
  3. 3
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear half the steak 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and steak. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. When foamy, add garlic, scallion whites, and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. 5
    Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and broth. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. 6
    Add noodles and toss to coat, using a splash of reserved noodle water to loosen until glossy.
  7. 7
    Return steak and juices to the pan. Toss 1 minute to warm through.
  8. 8
    Turn off heat. Stir in sesame oil and half the scallion greens. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. 9
    Plate and garnish with remaining scallions, sesame seeds, and herbs. Serve with lemon wedges.

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