Basic shrimp stock
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | medium | Onion, peeled & quartered |
| 1 | large | Clove garlic, peeled and |
| Quartered | ||
| 1 | Rib celery | |
| 2 | pounds | Rinsed shrimp detritus |
| (heads, shells, etc) | ||
| (of course, include similar | ||
| \"waste parts\" from any | ||
| Other seafood, if desired.) | ||
Directions
Cover ingredients with 2 Quarts *cold* water in a large stock pot or saucepan. Bring to boiling over high heat, then lower heat and *gently* simmer for 4 - 8 hours, replenishing liquid as required to keep about 1 quart of liquid in the pan. The pot may be left wholly or partially uncovered. Strain, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.