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Shrimp Stock Recipe

A rich and flavorful shrimp stock perfect for soups and stews.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Stock
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 50 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp shells from about 2 lbs of shrimp
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1 Carrot chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
  • 2 Bay leaves

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a bit of oil and sauté the shrimp shells until they turn pink.
  2. 2. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. 3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Pour in the water, add the salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about an hour.
  5. 5. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids. Let it cool before storing or using.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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Shrimp Stock
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