CREOLE SHRIMP STOCK

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A basic shrimp stock for Louisiana-style cooking. Crab or fish stocks are made similarly, using crab shells or fish bones and heads.

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Creole

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 quarts shrimp shells
8 quarts cold water
2 tablespoons oil
4 ounces onions, diced
4 ounces leeks, white only, chopped
4 ounces celery, diced
4 ounces parsnips, chopped
2 lemons, halved
1 cup parsley, coarsely chopped, stems and all
8 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, cracked black

Steps:

  • Rinse shells briefly under cool water.
  • Drain well.
  • Heat heavy pot on stove.
  • Add oil and shells.
  • Sweat shells briefly until they turn pink.
  • Add vegetables, sweat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cold water, parsley and herbs, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer for 1 hour.
  • Strain liquid through fine cotton cloth, without pressing or aqueezing.
  • Return liquid to a clean pot, add lemons, bring to full boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes until lemon is infused into stock.
  • Remove lemon.
  • Cool stock completely, freeze for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 65.6, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.4

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