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Fish Stock

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 3 liters/quarts
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 kilograms fish bones and/or fish heads
  • 2 onions
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 carrots peeled, roughly chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 1 lemon
  • cold water

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. Bring it all to the boil.
  3. Once boiling immediately reduce to a simmer.
  4. Simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Occasionally skim the foam off that accumulates on top and discard.
  6. Strain the stock.
  7. Discard the solids.
  8. Strain the stock through a fine strainer to remove any fine solid particles.
  9. The stock is now ready to use as required.
  10. Or it can be portioned and frozen for later use (up to 2 months)
  11. Or it can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 days.

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