DAVID TANIS'S SHRIMP BROTH

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This stock, made from shrimp shells simmered with herbs and dried shrimp, adds depth to gumbos and risotto.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     soups and stews

Time 40m

Yield About 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
Shells from 1 pound shrimp
2 large thyme sprigs
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 ounce dried shrimp, optional
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a small pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp shells, thyme sprigs, garlic, bay leaf and dried shrimp if using. Let sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, taking care not to let mixture brown.
  • Add 7 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve. May be prepared several hours ahead.

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