Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak lightning noodles deliver a perfect fusion of bold Asian-inspired flavors and succulent beef. Rich, umami-packed ingredients dance together, creating a quick and irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) sirloin steak
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (12 oz) linguine
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook linguine until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Select a high-quality steak and pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high temperature around 400°F. Melt butter and create a golden-brown searing surface.
- Cook the steak for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a perfect medium-rare with caramelized exterior. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add finely chopped garlic. Sauté until aromatic and lightly golden, about 45-60 seconds.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, incorporating Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until sauce thickens and develops a silky consistency.
- Introduce cooked linguine into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure complete sauce coverage and even distribution.
- Slice rested steak against the grain into thin, elegant strips for maximum tenderness.
- Plate the creamy noodles and artfully arrange steak slices on top. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Ensure steak reaches desired doneness by using a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
- Let steak rest for 5-10 minutes after searing to retain juicy internal moisture and improve tenderness.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes – start with less and add more for spicier results.
- Transform recipe into vegetarian version by replacing steak with grilled portobello mushrooms or plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg