Awesome Rich Shrimp Stock Recipe

Name: Awesome Rich Shrimp Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2-3 pounds shrimp shells; 1 large red onion, cut into large chunks; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped; 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme; chives (no quantity specified in sources); oregano (no quantity specified in sources); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 10-12 cups cold water; salt, to taste; 1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional); onion skins (no quantity specified in sources); scallions (no quantity specified in sources); herb stems (no quantity specified in sources); asparagus trimmings (no quantity specified in sources)

Unlock the incredible, intensely flavorful secret to restaurant-quality seafood dishes! This easy shrimp stock recipe transforms your shrimp shells and vegetable scraps into a rich, luxurious broth. Forget expensive bottled clam juice or fish stock – this homemade version costs mere pennies and boasts a depth of flavor that will elevate your soups, stews, rice dishes, and more. Learn how to save and freeze your 'scraps' (onion skins, garlic peels, carrot tops, celery ends, etc.) to create this culinary treasure. Perfect for gumbo, jambalaya, fish stews, or simply adding an umami punch to your favorite recipes. Make the most of your ingredients and ditch the waste!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 39.4 kcal

Protein 1g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Awesome Rich Shrimp Stock

1 tablespoon olive oil
2-3 pounds shrimp shells
1 large red onion, cut into large chunks
2 carrots, roughly chopped
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
chives (no quantity specified in sources)
oregano (no quantity specified in sources)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
10-12 cups cold water
salt, to taste
1/2 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
onion skins (no quantity specified in sources)
scallions (no quantity specified in sources)
herb stems (no quantity specified in sources)
asparagus trimmings (no quantity specified in sources)

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How to Make Awesome Rich Shrimp Stock

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink (about 8-10 minutes) to intensify the flavor.
Add onion skins, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, celery, scallions, herb stems, onion, and asparagus trimmings to the pot.
Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer you cook, the more flavor will be extracted.
Add salt. This helps extract flavor from ingredients.
Add water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the stock cool slightly.
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander into a large bowl or container, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Let the stock cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freezing for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

Carbs

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