Description
A quick and tasty recipe for Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles, featuring tender flank steak and flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound of flank steak, sliced thinly against the grain
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season the sliced flank steak with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. 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 about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. If the noodles seem dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dish.
- Substitute the flank steak with chicken breast or shrimp for a different protein option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg