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: a bulbous perennial onion (Allium cepa aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in seasoning
also
: its bulb
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Examples of shallot in a Sentence
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To the remaining grease in the skillet, cook shallot and peppers just for about 3 minutes.
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
It’s blended with an onslaught of shallots, grilled garlic and lemongrass, but its severity remains immutable.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The homemade sherry vinaigrette incorporates shallots for even more flavor.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
Once the butter starts to sizzle, stir in the shallot and sage.
—Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Add half the oil, then stir in the shallot and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Elements like fresh herbs, lemongrass, pickled shallots and rice powder float through the selection of dishes, creating cohesion that ties together a varied assortment of new American dishes infused with Asian flavors inspired by Schwab’s part-Indonesian heritage.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Recent controversy aside, a missile can hardly be considered a sylvan shallot without also being a soybean.
—Jay Pilgreen, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
It’s blended with an onslaught of shallots, grilled garlic and lemongrass, but its severity remains immutable.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Add the shallots and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
The homemade sherry vinaigrette incorporates shallots for even more flavor.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
Once the butter starts to sizzle, stir in the shallot and sage.
—Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Add half the oil, then stir in the shallot and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper.
—Bonnie S. Benwick, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Elements like fresh herbs, lemongrass, pickled shallots and rice powder float through the selection of dishes, creating cohesion that ties together a varied assortment of new American dishes infused with Asian flavors inspired by Schwab’s part-Indonesian heritage.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Recent controversy aside, a missile can hardly be considered a sylvan shallot without also being a soybean.
—Jay Pilgreen, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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