Here’s a bold, restaurant-style Steak & Shrimp Stir-Fried Noodles recipe — savory, slightly smoky, and packed with flavor.
🥩🍤 Steak & Shrimp Stir-Fried Noodles
🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)
Protein
- 8 oz flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 8 oz shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Noodles
- 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti as substitute)
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Steak
- Toss sliced steak with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and pepper.
- Let sit 10–15 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Noodles
- Boil according to package directions.
- Drain and toss lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
4️⃣ Sear the Steak
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Sear steak 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
5️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
- In the same pan, add a little oil if needed.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove.
6️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables
- Add garlic and ginger (30 seconds).
- Add vegetables and stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
7️⃣ Combine Everything
- Return steak and shrimp to the pan.
- Add noodles and pour in sauce.
- Toss well and cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
8️⃣ Finish
- Sprinkle green onions on top.
- Optional: drizzle extra sesame oil or chili oil.
🔥 Tips for Restaurant Flavor
- Cook on high heat for slight charring.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Slice steak very thin for tenderness.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for brightness.
🌶️ Optional Add-Ins
- Snow peas
- Bean sprouts
- Chili flakes or sriracha
- A squeeze of lime
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A quick 20-minute version
- A spicy Thai-style variation
- Or a lower-carb version without noodles
Which one sounds good? 🍜
