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Recipe

Rich Shrimp Stock

  • Yield: About 3 quarts
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Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp shells and heads
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 3 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped celery
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a knife
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 large sprigs fresh parsley

Directions

  • Rinse the shrimp shells and heads in a large colander under cold running water and allow to drain.
  • In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until shells are pink and toasty-fragrant, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the water and all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam that comes to the surface. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook at a slow simmer until stock is flavorful, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large heatproof bowl and allow to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (Alternatively, the stock may be placed in airtight containers and frozen for up to several months.)
  • Cook's note: If desired, you can easily double the ingredient amounts for a larger batch of stock, and then freeze until needed. Also, to save space in the freezer, you can reduce the stock further after straining and discarding solids.

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