Master Fish Stock Recipe

Name: Master Fish Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fish head and bones, gills removed (see Note); Ice water; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium fennel bulb, coarsely chopped; 4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/2 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed; One 750-ml bottle dry white wine; 4 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 6 thyme sprigs; 6 parsley sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon white peppercorns

Servings: persons

1 pound fish head and bones, gills removed (see Note)
Ice water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium fennel bulb, coarsely chopped
4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/2 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed
One 750-ml bottle dry white wine
4 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 lemon, thinly sliced
6 thyme sprigs
6 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon white peppercorns

1
Put the fish head and bones in a large bowl, cover with ice water and let soak for 1 hour.
2
Drain well.
3
In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil.
4
Add the onion, fennel, celery and garlic and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 15 minutes.
5
Add the fish head and bones along with the mussels, clams, white wine and chicken stock.
6
Bring to a simmer over low heat and simmer for 1 hour, skimming off the foam as it rises to the surface.
7
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon, thyme and parsley sprigs, bay leaf and peppercorns.
8
Let steep for 30 minutes.
9
Strain the broth through a fine sieve and refrigerate until ready to use.

684

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fish head and bones, gills removed (see Note), Ice water, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Master Fish Stock falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Master Fish Stock

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Variations & substitutions

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