Best Sophias Homemade Seafood Stock Recipes

Shrimp Stock image

Provided by TRB

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp, or to taste
½ cup roughly chopped onion
1 lemon, sliced
¼ cup roughly chopped celery
¼ cup celery leaves, or to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
8 cups cold water

Steps:

Combine shrimp shells, onion, lemon, chopped celery, celery leaves, garlic, peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaves in a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer until reduced by 1/2, skimming off foam as necessary, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Strain and use or freeze for later use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.8 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

Seafood Stock image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h35m

Yield about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons good olive oil
Shells from 1 pound large shrimp
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup good white wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
10 sprigs fresh thyme, including stems

Steps:

Warm the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, onions, carrots, and celery and saute for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add 1 1/2 quarts of water, the white wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve, pressing the solids. You should have approximately 1 quart of stock. You can make up the difference with water or wine if you need to.