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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Add shallots, carrot, and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until just starting to soften.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Caviar service comes with latkes, toast points, everything bun, crème fraiche, diced shallots, egg whites, egg yolks, and chives.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Instructions Step 1 To a medium skillet over high heat, add the ghee, oil, and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden brown, 3–5 minutes.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick: A mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis – seasoned with fish sauce, spread on Texas toast and deep fried.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
Caviar service comes with latkes, toast points, everything bun, crème fraiche, diced shallots, egg whites, egg yolks, and chives.
—Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Instructions Step 1 To a medium skillet over high heat, add the ghee, oil, and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden brown, 3–5 minutes.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick: A mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis – seasoned with fish sauce, spread on Texas toast and deep fried.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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