Shrimp Stock

Total Time
About 1 hour
Rating
4(36)
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Ingredients

  • 8cups water
  • 20medium shrimp
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • ½medium carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • ½medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • ½rib celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1medium tomato, coarsely chopped
  • 1clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • ½cup dry white wine
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

5 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 22 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp and cook 3 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Put shrimp in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. Shell the shrimp, reserving shells. Set aside shrimp for the risotto.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery, tomato and garlic. Cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp shells and cook 3 minutes more.

  3. Step 3

    Add the wine. Simmer 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the shrimp cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Strain. Chop the reserved shrimp for use in the risotto recipe.

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I had saved shells from shrimp to be sauteed later. So I started with step 2, and added about 6 cups of water instead of shrimp cooking liquid in step 4. It was great for our shrimp/asparagus/mushroom risotto.

I had saved shells from shrimp to be sauteed later. So I started with step 2, and added about 6 cups of water instead of shrimp cooking liquid in step 4. It was great for our shrimp/asparagus/mushroom risotto.

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