Go Back
–+ servings
shrimp-stock-recipe

Shrimp Stock Recipe

A rich and flavorful shrimp stock perfect for soups and stews.
Print Recipe Pin This
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
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 1 bay leaf Bay leaf

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add shrimp shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Add water, salt, peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Let cool before storing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Broth, Shrimp, Stock
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!