Caramelized Shallots
Olvídese de las cebollas caramelizadas, las chalotas caramelizadas merecen su momento de gloria, o mejor dicho, sobre el fuego. Dulces, sabrosas y exquisitamente aderezadas con mantequilla, vino y caldo, son una guarnición navideña fácil de preparar que luce tan impresionante como sabe.
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1¼ lb. small shallots, peeled
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Warm 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a medium stainless-steel or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 1¼ lb. small shallots, peeled, and cook, mostly undisturbed, until golden brown on at least one side, 5–8 minutes.
- Add 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, ½ cup dry white wine, 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp. sugar, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt; season generously with freshly ground black pepper. The liquid will mostly cover the shallots, but some may be left unsubmerged. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat and cook, uncovered and tossing occasionally, until shallots are tender and liquid is syrupy and coats shallots, 10–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, swirling pan until butter melts. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, as needed. Serve shallots immediately. Do Ahead: Caramelized shallots can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill. To reheat, transfer to a pan with a little water, cover, and place over low heat until warmed through.
Forget caramelized onions, caramelized shallots deserve their time in the sun—or over the fire, as it were. Sweet, savory, and luxuriously dressed in butter, wine, and stock, they’re an easy holiday side dish that looks as impressive as it tastes. Former BA editor Claire Saffitz swears by serving these glossy shallots at her family’s Thanksgiving dinner, but they’re just as perfect alongside roast chicken, roast beef, or even a celebratory vegetarian main course. With only 20 minutes of cooking time, this caramelized shallots recipe strikes the ideal balance of elegance and ease—making it a dish you’ll want to repeat year after year.