Description
Sizzling Garlic Butter Steak Lightning Noodles bring Asian-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with intense umami and quick-fire excitement. Bold ingredients and lightning-fast cooking create a meal that excites hungry diners seeking restaurant-quality excitement in their own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving)
Oils and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil linguine in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, then drain while reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Generously season sirloin steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat (approximately 400°F) and sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Remove steak from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 5-7 minutes to ensure juicy meat.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt butter, quickly adding minced garlic and stirring for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, bringing to a gentle simmer while continuously stirring.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese into the cream sauce, whisking until completely smooth and slightly thickened.
- Fold cooked linguine into the creamy sauce, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Slice rested steak against the grain into thin, elegant strips.
- Gently combine sliced steak with sauced noodles, ensuring even distribution.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and optional extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, which helps break down muscle fibers and creates a more enjoyable eating experience.
- Reserve pasta water strategically to adjust sauce consistency, preventing dry or overly thick sauce and ensuring silky, glossy noodle coating.
- Toast garlic briefly to unlock deep, nutty flavors without burning, which can turn bitter and ruin the delicate sauce’s balance.
- Choose a well-marbled sirloin steak for optimal flavor and juiciness, ensuring a rich and satisfying protein component in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 681 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 335 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg