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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Film a large deep skillet with the ¼ cup of oil and add the shallots, garlic, kale, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Caramelized onion-and-herb, or shallot-and-chive would be great.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Add 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings, and 8 garlic cloves, crushed, and cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden around the edges, 3–4 minutes.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Add carrots, shallot, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Caramelized onion-and-herb, or shallot-and-chive would be great.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Add 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings, and 8 garlic cloves, crushed, and cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden around the edges, 3–4 minutes.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Add carrots, shallot, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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