variants
or less commonly saute
sautéed also sauteed; sautéing also sauteing
: to fry (food, such as small pieces of meat or vegetables) in a small amount of fat
Sauté the mushrooms in 3 tablespoons of the butter until they are golden.—
Nika Hazleton
Nika Hazleton
variants
or less commonly saute
: a food that is fried in a small amount of fat : a sautéed dish
In this simple saute, high-quality ingredients make a difference …—Elaine Johnson
Elaine JohnsonStarters such as creamed corn risotto with shrimp sauté …—Bruce Feiler
Bruce Feiler
sauté
adjective
variants
or less commonly saute
1
: fried in a small amount of fat
roast beef with sauté potatoes
2
: used in sautéing
a sauté pan
improve your sauté technique
Examples of sauté in a Sentence
Verb
Sauté the onion and garlic.
peppers sautéed in olive oil
Recent Examples on the WebBetty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
So sauteing that and adding to dishes is an easy way to go.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Add the red pepper flakes, garlic, and shallot to pan; saute, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
The extra-large LCD screen and one-touch buttons are convenient, with unique presets like steam, simmer, reheat, and saute.
—Alida Nugent, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Riced broccoli can be sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings for a simple and healthy side dish.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
They can also be sauteed with garlic and herbs for a gourmet touch.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
The company boasts that this single pan can be used in 10 different ways, including to saute, sear, boil, braise, and fry food.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
Just chop them up into smaller, coin-sized pieces and saute until tender, but not too soft.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2024
Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
The cookware set comes with a 2.6-quart sauce pan, 4.7-quart casserole pot, 9.5-inch frying pan, and 4.3-quart saute pan, as well as four pot protectors and two silicone utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
The set includes an 11-inch and 9.5-inch frying pan, a saute pan with lid, 6-quart and 4.5-quart stock pots with lids, two saucepans with lids, and a 7-inch steamer.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 June 2024
The non-stick set is made from eco-friendly granite and includes 10 pieces, two frying pans, a saucepan with a steamer, a saute pan, and a casserole pot.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the ghee.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan with a lid, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and place over high heat.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Beautiful 12-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set Embrace the new rose shade all over your kitchen with this 12-piece cookware set that includes a 5-quart Dutch oven, a 2-quart saucepan, a 3-quart saute pan, a 10-inch fry pan, an 8-inch fry pan, and four cookware protectors.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
—Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
Verb
This vegetarian dish takes its cue from one of her favorite Saigon street snacks of sea snails sauteed in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic and coconut milk.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
So sauteing that and adding to dishes is an easy way to go.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Add the red pepper flakes, garlic, and shallot to pan; saute, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
The extra-large LCD screen and one-touch buttons are convenient, with unique presets like steam, simmer, reheat, and saute.
—Alida Nugent, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Riced broccoli can be sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings for a simple and healthy side dish.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
They can also be sauteed with garlic and herbs for a gourmet touch.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
The company boasts that this single pan can be used in 10 different ways, including to saute, sear, boil, braise, and fry food.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
Just chop them up into smaller, coin-sized pieces and saute until tender, but not too soft.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2024
Noun
The comprehensive set includes an 8-inch fry pan, 11-inch fry pan, 3-quart saucepan, and 4.25-quart saute pan.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
The cookware set comes with a 2.6-quart sauce pan, 4.7-quart casserole pot, 9.5-inch frying pan, and 4.3-quart saute pan, as well as four pot protectors and two silicone utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
The set includes an 11-inch and 9.5-inch frying pan, a saute pan with lid, 6-quart and 4.5-quart stock pots with lids, two saucepans with lids, and a 7-inch steamer.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 June 2024
The non-stick set is made from eco-friendly granite and includes 10 pieces, two frying pans, a saucepan with a steamer, a saute pan, and a casserole pot.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the ghee.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan with a lid, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and place over high heat.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Beautiful 12-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set Embrace the new rose shade all over your kitchen with this 12-piece cookware set that includes a 5-quart Dutch oven, a 2-quart saucepan, a 3-quart saute pan, a 10-inch fry pan, an 8-inch fry pan, and four cookware protectors.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
—Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
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