Easy Homemade Shrimp Stock
This shrimp broth is an easy and practical recipe made with shrimp shells, vegetables, herbs, and simple seasonings. It is a great way to build flavor at home and use it later in rice dishes, sauces, soups, and other seafood recipes.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 Cutting board and knife
- 1 strainer
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- Shells of 2 lbs shrimp
- 1 onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 celery sticks
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- 1 bunch of culantro coyote
- 4 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 6 cups of water
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp and set them aside.
- Place the shrimp shells, water, onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery, garlic, culantro coyote, cilantro, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper in a large pot.
- Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat. This might take from 10-20 mins.
- Let the broth simmer for about an hour, without bringing it to a strong boil.
- Strain the broth to remove the shells, vegetables, and herbs.
- Use immediately or let it cool before storing.
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Notes
- Let the broth simmer gently, not at a strong boil, so it stays clearer and develops flavor gradually.
- This recipe is very flexible, so you can use the vegetables and herbs you already have on hand.
- You can also freeze it in portions for later use