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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At Johnny Bechamel’s, Figura uses a New York Strip steak for the steak Diane, served with creamed potatoes and finished with a shallot, green peppercorn and caper sauce.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Onions, parsley, parsnip, and shallots deteriorate after a year.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Toss in shallots, and sweat until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Onions, parsley, parsnip, and shallots deteriorate after a year.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Together with thin shallot rings, the bird fries in a coating of rice flour to achieve an airy crispness and plenty of splintered, shattering bits of batter.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Toss in shallots, and sweat until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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