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Shrimp Stock

Don't throw away those shrimp shells! If you do, you're throwing away flavor. Shrimp shells can be simmered in water with aromatic vegetables and other seasonings to make a delicious stock that you can use to make seafood soups and sauces for shrimp and other crustaceans. Start stockpiling shells: When you peel raw shrimp before cooking, stash the shells in a plastic bag in the freezer. Then, each time you peel shrimp, add the shells to the bag. Once you've amassed about a quart of shells, use this recipe to make shrimp stock. Keep your stock in the freezer and thaw the amount you need in a microwave oven. This easy-to-make chef's secret ingredient will elevate your seafood dishes to the next level.
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Servings 3 cups
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course recipe component
Cuisine European/American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 22 kcal

Ingredients
  

step 1 ingredients

  • 1 qt raw shrimp shells (and heads if available)
  • 1 oz chopped raw shrimp (small or damaged are fine)
  • 1/6 small yellow onion, sliced thin
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 6 coriander seeds (optional)
  • 1/3 c white wine
  • 1 qt cold water
  • 1/8 lemon (wedge)

Instructions
 

PREP: Make the recipe ahead of time.

    1. Make the shrimp stock:

    • Place the shrimp shells and chopped shrimp in a saucepan. Add the onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and coriander seed to the saucepan along with the wine and water. Squeeze in the lemon and drop it into the pan.
    • Bring the mixture just under the boil and then lower the heat to maintain a brisk simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    2. Strain the stock:

    • Strain the stock, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid is possible. Discard the solids.
    • Cool to room temperature and then transfer to a container.

    HOLD: Refrigerate up to 2 days; freeze up to 6 months.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 22kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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