Shrimp Stock (2 Methods) Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stock (2 Methods)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups uncooked shrimp, heads and shells (from about 1 pound large shrimp); 2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced; 1 leek, sliced and rinsed well; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 lemons, halved; 4 bay leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil; 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 4 quarts water

Servings: persons

8 cups uncooked shrimp, heads and shells (from about 1 pound large shrimp)
2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced
1 leek, sliced and rinsed well
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 lemons, halved
4 bay leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
2 teaspoons coarse salt
4 quarts water

1
Rinse the shrimp heads and shells under cold water, and place them in a stockpot with the remaining ingredients.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly, strain and refrigerate or freeze.
4
Alternative method:
5
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on stock pot. Add veggies and shells and caramelize about 5 minutes add remaining ingredients.
6
Bring to a boil reduce heat to low.
7
Simmer for 45-60 minutes.

544

kcal

Calories

Carbs

118

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups uncooked shrimp, heads and shells (from about 1 pound large shrimp), 2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced, 1 leek, sliced and rinsed well, 2 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stock (2 Methods) 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.

Shrimp Stock (2 Methods)

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