Rich Shrimp Stock
This rich shrimp stock is a flavorful base for soups, risottos, and sauces. Made with shrimp shells and aromatic vegetables, it captures the essence of the sea. Simmered to perfection, this stock enhances any seafood dish with its depth of flavor.
This recipe is lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include celery, garlic, carrot, shrimp shells.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 medium carrot (chopped)
- 500 g shrimp shells
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 2 liters water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the shrimp shells, chopped onion, carrot, celery, smashed garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the stock simmer for about 60 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
- After simmering, strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding the solids.
- Allow the stock to cool before storing it in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 40
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.