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How to Make Shrimp Stock

A flavorful, umami-packed liquid that adds an extra boost of flavor to your dishes and helps reduce food waste.
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American, Asian, Filipino
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 0.1kcal
Author Nora Rey

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • Shrimp shells and heads
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add a tablespoon of oil and lightly brown the shells and heads for 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat. Press on the shrimp heads to extract the flavorful juices.
  • Add water, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use less for table salt), and some black pepper.
  • Let it boil, then lower the heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the stock through a fine-mesh strainer, then discard the solids. 

Nutrition

Calories: 0.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 0.003g | Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.01mg