How to Make Seafood Stock - a simple step-by-step tutorial that will bring your favorite seafood soups and stews to the next level.
Ingredients
10cupswater
2celery stalkscut into large chunks
2medium carrotscut into large chunks
1sweet yellow onionquartered
1head of garlic
¼cupwhite wineoptional
1tablespoonkosher salt
1teaspoonground black pepper
2-3sprigsfresh rosemary
2-3sprigsfresh thyme
leftover shells from lobster and shrimp
Instructions
Combine: In a large Dutch Oven (I used a 5.5qt), add 10 cups water, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, 1 head of garlic, ¼ cup white wine, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary, 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, and leftover shells from lobster and shrimp.
Simmer: Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer 1-2 hours. Taste and add additional seasoning, as necessary.
Strain: Scoop out the large items and discard. Pour the stock in the pot through a fine mesh sieve or strainer into a large bowl or mason jar.
Use: Enjoy in your favorite recipe or freeze for later use! If using later, let cool completely before refrigerating or freezing.
Notes
Whole30/Paleo: simply omit the white wine to make this recipe Whole30/Paleo.
How to Freeze: fill a mason jar approximately 3/4 full and then cover; place in the freezer and use within 6 months.