sauté

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verb

sau·​té sȯ-ˈtā How to pronounce sauté (audio) sō- How to pronounce sauté (audio)
variants or less commonly saute
sautéed also sauteed; sautéing also sauteing

transitive verb

: 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

sauté

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noun

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
Starters such as creamed corn risotto with shrimp sautéBruce Feiler
sauté adjective

sauté

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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
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Verb
Add another two tablespoons of olive oil, and saute celery and garlic. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024 Over medium heat, saute spinach, tomatoes, shallots, salt, and pepper in the remaining one-eighth cup of olive oil. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic, and bell peppers; saute until peppers just start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 Add the shallot and ginger and saute until the shallot softens, 1 to 2 minutes. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024 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
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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from past participle of sauter to jump, from Old French, from Latin saltare — more at saltation

First Known Use

Verb

1834, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1813, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of sauté was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Sauté.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saut%C3%A9. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

sauté

verb
sau·​té
sȯ-ˈtā,
sō-
sautéed or sautéd; sautéing
: to fry in a small amount of fat
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