Seafood Gumbo Stock Recipe

Name: Seafood Gumbo Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: shells from 1 pound shrimp; 5 quarts water; 4 carrots, sliced; 4 onions, quartered; 1/2 bunch celery, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 5 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Servings: persons

shells from 1 pound shrimp
5 quarts water
4 carrots, sliced
4 onions, quartered
1/2 bunch celery, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme

1
Bake shrimp shells at 375 degrees F (195 degrees C) until dried and starting to brown on edges.
2
In an 8-quart pot, combine water, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, cloves, pepper, basil, thyme and shrimp shells. Bring slowly to a boil.
3
Reduce heat, and cook 5 to 7 hours. Replace water as needed, 2 or 3 times, by pouring more water down the inside of the pot.
4
Remove stock from heat, and strain. Press all liquid from the shells and vegetables, then discard them. Return liquid to heat, and reduce to 2 to 3 quarts, or to taste.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: shells from 1 pound shrimp, 5 quarts water, 4 carrots, sliced, 4 onions, quartered, and more.

Yes, Seafood Gumbo 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.

Seafood Gumbo Stock

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