plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Add the shallot to the same pan over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes, until soft.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Add shallot and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until fat from ‘nduja separates and shallots and garlic are stained red and fully coated with ‘nduja, 3-5 minutes longer.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Then add tomato, garlic, shallots, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning and sugar.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Add shallot and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until fat from ‘nduja separates and shallots and garlic are stained red and fully coated with ‘nduja, 3-5 minutes longer.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Then add tomato, garlic, shallots, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning and sugar.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shallot
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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