Both the shoulder shrug and upright row work your levator scapulae, a muscle located on the back side of your neck. This muscle is integral in movements of your spine and scapula, located in your upper back, below your shoulders.
Shallots are a member of the allium family, just like onions, leeks, and garlic. While often thought of as smaller, milder onions, shallots are their own species and aren't simply small onions. They have a slightly sweeter edge than most onions, especially when cooked.
This is where it gets tricky when a recipe calls for a certain number of shallots, rather than a specific amount like 2 tablespoons, minced.. A general rule of thumb is that one shallot refers to one shallot bulb, regardless of how many cloves are inside once it has been cut.