variants
or less commonly saute
sautéed also sauteed; sautéing also sauteing
: 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.—
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Nika Hazleton
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
Elaine JohnsonStarters such as creamed corn risotto with shrimp sauté …—Bruce Feiler
Bruce Feiler
sauté
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
For my main, the red carp was delicately sauteed and served with black olive stuffing and smooth carrot puree.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Braise, bake, or saute hearty winter meals in the enameled pan.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Surely, his simple sauteed trout recipe remains a crowd pleaser.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Mouthwateringly simple, the City of Brotherly Love’s most beloved sandwich is a delectable hot mess layered with ribeye steak sliced thin, oozing sheets of provolone and sauteed peppers and onions to your liking.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Those tasty cubes of beef sauteed in olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots, mushrooms and wine, served with homemade noodles.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Potatoes Potatoes are starchy vegetables that can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, sauteed, or fried.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition to using Brussels sprouts in salads, they can be roasted, steamed or sauteed.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Add onions and saute until golden.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Add the onion and saute over medium heat until softened without coloring, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Lower the heat to medium, and in the same pan, saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Also included is a saute pan, a wok and a griddle pan.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Add the onion and saute until translucent.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
The breast of chicken saute alfredo with egg noodles and sour cream went for $15.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, brown sausage and onion over medium heat.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
For my main, the red carp was delicately sauteed and served with black olive stuffing and smooth carrot puree.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Braise, bake, or saute hearty winter meals in the enameled pan.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Surely, his simple sauteed trout recipe remains a crowd pleaser.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Mouthwateringly simple, the City of Brotherly Love’s most beloved sandwich is a delectable hot mess layered with ribeye steak sliced thin, oozing sheets of provolone and sauteed peppers and onions to your liking.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
Those tasty cubes of beef sauteed in olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots, mushrooms and wine, served with homemade noodles.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Potatoes Potatoes are starchy vegetables that can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, sauteed, or fried.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition to using Brussels sprouts in salads, they can be roasted, steamed or sauteed.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
In a deep pot, saute all of the veggies, except the peas, with the butter.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Add onions and saute until golden.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Add the onion and saute over medium heat until softened without coloring, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Lower the heat to medium, and in the same pan, saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Also included is a saute pan, a wok and a griddle pan.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Add the onion and saute until translucent.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
The breast of chicken saute alfredo with egg noodles and sour cream went for $15.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, brown sausage and onion over medium heat.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Sauté.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saut%C3%A9. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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