Sophia's Homemade Seafood Stock Recipe

Sophia's Homemade Seafood Stock is a rich and flavorful base for seafood dishes. Made with a variety of seafood ingredients and aromatic vegetables, this stock is perfect for adding depth of flavor to soups, stews, and risottos.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs assorted seafood shells and tails (shrimp, crab, lobster)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 cup white wine
• 10 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the seafood shells and tails, and cook until they turn pink.
2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
3. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes to deglaze the pan.
4. Add the water, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 1-2 hours.
5. Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
6. Let the stock cool before storing it in containers for future use.

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