Question for all the chefs out there!
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I want to make this recipe but I don't have any shallots or the fancy lemon oil. From what I do have on hand, I was thinking I'd replace garlic for the shallots and add lemon juice with the wine. Do you think garlic would totally clash with the other flavors? I love food, but I'm not the greatest in the kitchen!
www.gourmetbetty.com/Recipes/tilapia-winesauce.htm
Posted at 6:03pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
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*hides in attempt to kidnap a chef. Bonne can't cook*
Posted at 6:04pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
Garlic will be fine, but use less than you would of the shallots. Shallots have a more gentle flavor.
Posted at 6:04pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
Thanks mindless! Great suggestion. (and I hear ya loud and clear, Bonne!).
Posted at 6:05pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
I would suggest regular white onion for the shallots and not garlic--a very different taste...shallots are like very mild onions...I suppose the lemon juice would be ok, but maybe some lemon zest shaved in there too, the juice adds water to the mix and may dilute the sauce...
Posted at 6:05pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
Garlic wouldn't be a good flavor trade for the shallots. If you have white onion, that would be better.
Posted at 6:05pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
uh, shallots are in the onion family, not garlic. add some lemon to the olive oil to make the fancy oil. simple really!
Posted at 6:05pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
I wish I had an onion, but I don't. Hmm... so no to the garlic? Maybe I should look for another recipe...
Posted at 6:06pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT
What are you making?
And for what it's worth, garlic, onions, shallots, and leeks are all alliums (which are part of the lily family.)
Posted at 6:08pm Jul 12, 2008 EDT