How to Use skillet in a Sentence

skillet

noun
Definition of skilletnext
  • Add the olive oil to the skillet and place over high heat.
    — cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Cast-iron skillets are used in a nod to the game’s use of ore.
    — Mark Kennedy, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Add shrimp with the cilantro mixture to the same skillet.
    — cleveland, 22 Aug. 2023
  • In a large, dry skillet, add half (1¼ cups) of the whole wheat flour.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Thaw in the microwave, and then crisp and heat through in a skillet.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
  • In a large skillet brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil.
    — Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Our tests proved this as the skillet heated amongst the most even.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Set the onion cut side down in the skillet and let cut side brown for a minute or two.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • For the Corned Beef Hash, the potatoes are diced, boiled briefly and then fried in a skillet.
    — Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Transfer the chicken to a plate; set aside. Wash and dry the skillet.
    — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
  • What is the best way to clean a cast iron skillet after use?
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 Mar. 2023
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and brown steak on both sides.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2023
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
    — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The dome lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet!
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The door fits 12-inch pizza peels and 10-inch cast-iron skillets.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
  • To toast pine nuts, place them in a dry skillet and set the pan over medium-low heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
  • This fluffy pancake is best served right out of the oven in your cast iron skillet.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Serve the chicken from the skillet or transfer to a platter.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Step 3 To a large flat-bottomed wok or skillet, add the hong you and turn the heat to medium-high.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Heat 1/8-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high.
    — Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Draw a spider web in the skillet using the black batter.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 31 July 2023
  • Toast the seeds in a skillet, then blitz them with citrus, peppers, and spices.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Cook sausage in a skillet, and smoosh it with a potato masher to break it up.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Heat a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium heat.
    — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
  • So prep your grill – or skillet – and read on to learn how to cook the perfect cheeseburger.
    — USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
  • Instructions Step 1 In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024

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