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Shrimp Stock
Utilize leftover shrimp shells to make an amazingly flavorful stock that is rich in shrimp flavor and able to be used in pretty much anything!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 cups shrimp shells (from 1-2 pounds of shrimp rinsed)
- 1 cup yellow onion (peel left on and quartered)
- 1/2 cup carrots (chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 2 Tablespoons garlic (Fresh, Peeled, chopped large)
- 6 cups cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 Tablespoons parsley (Fresh if available)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottom pot on medium heat, add the oil, shrimp shells, onion, carrots, celery and garlic.
- Cook and stir the shrimp shells until pink and vegetables start to soften, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add in the water, coriander seeds, bay leaves, parsley and black pepper and salt to taste. Cover the pot, leaving the lid askew and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer lightly for 20 minutes.
- Use a slotted ladle to remove the largest pieces of the vegetables and shells from the broth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl or pot and pour the stock through the strainer. Discard shrimp shells and vegetables.
- You can also strain this stock through cheesecloth for a cleaner broth.
- Let the shrimp stock cool before refrigerating or freezing.
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Notes
- You can freeze this stock in freezer safe containers for use at a later date. It will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
21110IU
(422%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 21110IU | 422% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.