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caramelized shallots takes 3 minutes to prepare.

caramelized shallots takes 17 minutes to cook.

caramelized shallots makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for caramelized shallots are:

50g/2oz/1/4 cup butter or 60ml/4 tbsp olive oil
500g/1 and 1/4lb shallots or small onions, peeled with root ends intact
15ml/1 tbsp golden caster sugar
30ml/2 tbsp red or white wine, Madeira or port

Here is how you make caramelized shallots:

Heat the butter or oil in a large frying pan and add the shallots or onions in a single layer. Cook gently, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until they are lightly browned all over.Sprinkle the sugar over the browned shallots and cook gently, turning the shallots in the juices, until the sugar begins to caramelize.Pour the wine, Madeira or port over the caramelized shallots and increase the heat. Let the mixture bubble for 4-5 minutes.Add 2/3 cup water and seasoning. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and cook until the liquid evaporates and the shallots are tender and glazed. Adjust the seasoning before serving.Serving Size: serves four to sixNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARENHARRINGTON.

The nutritional information for caramelized shallots is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 108.5

• Total Fat: 7.5 g
• Cholesterol: 19.5 mg
• Sodium: 55.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 1.1 g