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.—
Nika Hazleton
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
Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Add the onion and saute, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
—Nicole Hvidsten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
The set comes with a fry pan, sauce pan, saute pan, and Dutch oven, plus three lids and coordinating storage to keep your cabinets organized.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
This writer is partial to saute pans for their versatility, especially when cooking for one or two.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Add another two tablespoons of olive oil, and saute celery and garlic.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Over medium heat, saute spinach, tomatoes, shallots, salt, and pepper in the remaining one-eighth cup of olive oil.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic, and bell peppers; saute until peppers just start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
Add the shallot and ginger and saute until the shallot softens, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
The cookware set comes with a 2.6-quart sauce pan, 4.7-quart casserole pot, 9.5-inch frying pan, and 4.3-quart saute pan, as well as four pot protectors and two silicone utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
The set includes an 11-inch and 9.5-inch frying pan, a saute pan with lid, 6-quart and 4.5-quart stock pots with lids, two saucepans with lids, and a 7-inch steamer.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 June 2024
The non-stick set is made from eco-friendly granite and includes 10 pieces, two frying pans, a saucepan with a steamer, a saute pan, and a casserole pot.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the ghee.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan with a lid, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and place over high heat.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Beautiful 12-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set Embrace the new rose shade all over your kitchen with this 12-piece cookware set that includes a 5-quart Dutch oven, a 2-quart saucepan, a 3-quart saute pan, a 10-inch fry pan, an 8-inch fry pan, and four cookware protectors.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
—Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
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Verb
Paris Hilton Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set This colorful nonstick cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans, a 2-quart saucepan and lid, a 4-quart deep saute pan with lid, a 4.3-quart Dutch oven with lid, and a silicone-head spoon, as well as a slotted turner.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Add the onion and saute, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
—Nicole Hvidsten, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
The set comes with a fry pan, sauce pan, saute pan, and Dutch oven, plus three lids and coordinating storage to keep your cabinets organized.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
This writer is partial to saute pans for their versatility, especially when cooking for one or two.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Add another two tablespoons of olive oil, and saute celery and garlic.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
Over medium heat, saute spinach, tomatoes, shallots, salt, and pepper in the remaining one-eighth cup of olive oil.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic, and bell peppers; saute until peppers just start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
Add the shallot and ginger and saute until the shallot softens, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
Noun
The comprehensive set includes an 8-inch fry pan, 11-inch fry pan, 3-quart saucepan, and 4.25-quart saute pan.
—Lizzy Briskin, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
The cookware set comes with a 2.6-quart sauce pan, 4.7-quart casserole pot, 9.5-inch frying pan, and 4.3-quart saute pan, as well as four pot protectors and two silicone utensils.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 July 2024
The set includes an 11-inch and 9.5-inch frying pan, a saute pan with lid, 6-quart and 4.5-quart stock pots with lids, two saucepans with lids, and a 7-inch steamer.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 June 2024
The non-stick set is made from eco-friendly granite and includes 10 pieces, two frying pans, a saucepan with a steamer, a saute pan, and a casserole pot.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the ghee.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
In a saute pan with a lid, add 2-3 tablespoons olive oil and place over high heat.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
Beautiful 12-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set Embrace the new rose shade all over your kitchen with this 12-piece cookware set that includes a 5-quart Dutch oven, a 2-quart saucepan, a 3-quart saute pan, a 10-inch fry pan, an 8-inch fry pan, and four cookware protectors.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
—Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Sauté.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saut%C3%A9. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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