Shrimp Stock

A flavorful stock made from shrimp shells and vegetables, perfect for soups and stews.

Ingredients

  • shrimp shells (0 )
  • onion (0.5 cup)
  • celery (0.25 cup)
  • celery leaves (0.25 cup)
  • lemon (1 medium)
  • garlic (2 cloves)
  • black peppercorns (1 teaspoon)
  • fresh thyme (3 sprigs)
  • bay leaves (2 large)
  • cold water (8 cups)

Instructions

  1. Combine shrimp shells, onion, celery, celery leaves, lemon, garlic, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves in a saucepan. Pour in water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, skimming off foam as necessary, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Strain and discard solids. Use immediately, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate or freeze for later use.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 72
  • fat: 1 g
  • sats: 0 g
  • carbs: 6 g
  • fibre: 2 g
  • protein: 12 g
  • salt: 0 g