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Shrimp Stock Recipe

A flavorful shrimp stock perfect for soups and sauces.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Stock
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp shells from about 1 lb of shrimp
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 bay leaf Bay leaf
  • 8 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add shrimp shells and cook until pink.
  2. 2. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
  3. 3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Add water, peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer and discard solids. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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Shrimp Stock
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