Homemade Shrimp Stock Recipe

Learn how to make homemade shrimp stock that is rich, flavorful, and perfect for adding depth and complexity to your seafood dishes. This recipe uses simple ingredients like shrimp shells, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and various aromatic herbs to create a stock that will elevate the taste of your soups, stews, risottos, and more. With just a few steps and some simmering time, you can have a batch of delicious shrimp stock ready to enhance your culinary creations.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of shrimp shells
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns
• 8 cups of water

Directions

1. In a large pot, add the shrimp shells, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and peppercorns.
2. Pour in the water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the stock simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
4. After 30 minutes, strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
5. Discard the solids and let the stock cool completely.
6. Once cooled, you can use the shrimp stock immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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