saute
1 of 3verb/sɔ.ˈteɪ/
Forms:sautes,sauteing,sauteed,sauteed
1
to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil
C2transitive- Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant.
- She sautes the vegetables in a skillet with butter for a simple side dish.
- The chef sautes the shrimp in a pan with garlic and lemon for a flavorful appetizer.
- Saute the mushrooms in a bit of oil until they are golden brown and tender.
- He enjoys sauteing chicken breasts with herbs and spices for a quick and tasty dinner.