In a skillet over medium heat melt butter then add shallots and garlic and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until shallots become translucent. (homemadeinterest.com)
Stir and cook, 3 - 5 minutes, until the garlic becomes translucent. (fishernuts.com)
Cook about 5 minutes or until onions start becoming translucent. (bellasapron.com)