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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Other recipes that recommend using yellow or sweet onions or even shallots, or a mixture of onions, call for a lighter, golden-brown caramelization or use white wine or cognac as the alcohol, as well as other seasonings.
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Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Hanson makes a vinaigrette from the cooking liquid, adding fresh lemon juice, olive oil, mint, shallots, herbs—a complicated preparation.
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Heat olive oil in a medium size pot, then add shallots and saute until translucent.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
Add shallots, garlic, bell pepper and celery and cook 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Hanson makes a vinaigrette from the cooking liquid, adding fresh lemon juice, olive oil, mint, shallots, herbs—a complicated preparation.
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Heat olive oil in a medium size pot, then add shallots and saute until translucent.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
Add shallots, garlic, bell pepper and celery and cook 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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