Simple Shrimp Stock

Mar 05, 2024 | Chowders, Soups & Stews, Gluten-free, Healthy, Pescatarian | By aquastar
Simple Shrimp Stock recipe

Description

Looking for a way to use those shrimp shells? This flavorful stock using shrimp shells, vegetables, and aromatics can be an easy “go-to”. It’s easy, versatile and adds a fresh shrimp flavor to any dish.

Summary

Cienna Wild Mexican Shrimp – Brown Raw Shell-On

Cienna Wild Mexican Shrimp – Brown Raw Shell-On

https://www.aquastar.com/shop/cienna-wild-mexican-shrimp-brown-raw-shell-on/

Recipe Level

Easy

Cooking Time

3:00

Servings

multiple

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp shells, raw
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 4 large carrots, roughly chopped
  • 2 bunches celery, roughly chopped
  • 6 yellow onions, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 Tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 Tbsp black peppercorns
  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 4 gallons water

To make

Instructions

In a large stock pot heat the canola oil and add the shrimp shells. Sauté until fragrant.

Add the tomato paste and sauté until the paste is slightly toasted. Add all the remaining ingredients except for the water and sauté until they are also fragrant, roughly 3 minutes.

Add the water and bring to a boil, reduce to a high simmer, and cook for 1 hour. Remove from the heat and strain the stock, discard the solids.

Return the stock to the stove and reduce it by half. Once reduced transfer to cooling pans and refrigerate for up to a week.

Serving Suggestions

Try it as a stock for cioppino or add to a shrimp scampi for that added flavor boost.

We used Wild Mexican brown shrimp shells for this recipe, but any type of shrimp shell works perfectly. Don't throw away those shells!