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
- 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.
- 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