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Recipes With Shallot

Got shallot on hand? Here are 10 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Sambal Oelek
Sambal Oelek
Vegan · Indonesian
Savory Mustard Sauce
Savory Mustard Sauce
Chicken
Asparagus Frittata
Asparagus Frittata
Vegetarian
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus Soup
Vegetarian
Béarnaise Sauce
Béarnaise Sauce
Vegetarian
Char Siu Bao
Char Siu Bao
Pork · Chinese
Bouchée à la Reine
Bouchée à la Reine
Chicken
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken
Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor
Seafood
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Chicken

Pairs well with

Butter Cream Eggs Flour Garlic Virgin Olive Oil White Wine Chicken

Storing & using Shallot

Store in the fridge crisper and use within a few days for the best texture; a few (onions, potatoes, squash) prefer a cool, dark cupboard instead. Out of Shallot? onion is a common swap (1:1).

Shallot recipe FAQs

What can I make with just shallot?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on butter or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with shallot?

Butter, Cream, Eggs, Flour, Garlic are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for shallot plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add shallot plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.