Homemade Shrimp Stock

Homemade Shrimp Stock  

  

  

      Ingredients

 The Shells and tails from 2 lb. of Shrimp

 1/2 Cup chopped Onion

 1/4 Cup chopped Celery

 2 Garlic Cloves

 1 Lemon sliced

 2 Fresh Bay Leaves

 3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

 1 tsp. Black Peppercorns     

                              

                       

                                 

 Directions

 1. Add all ingredients to a dutch oven or a moderate sized stock pot.

 2. Cover this with 6-8 Cups cold water.

 3. Bring almost to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Skim off 

any scum that rises to the surface. Simmer for about 45 minutes to an 

hour. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. 

 Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.