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Shrimp Stock in a Measuring Cup
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5 from 2 votes

Shrimp Stock

This homemade seafood stock is made with leftover shrimp shells, is an easy way to use shrimp or prawn roe, and is the perfect way to boost the flavor of seafood stews and soups.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 73kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, unpeeled and diced
  • 1 pound shrimp or prawn shells, amount approximate Weight refers to the seafood's weight before the shells were removed.
  • 2 carrots, unpeeled and roughly diced
  • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 1 head garlic, unpeeled, roughly chopped
  • shrimp or prawn roe (optional, amount variable) See recipe notes
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste OR ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt
  • 4 sprigs rosemary

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat.  Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and shrimp shells for 2-3 minutes.  Add garlic, and sauté 2 more minutes.  Reduce heat to medium, cover pan, and cook 10 minutes.
    Tip: If you've preserved shrimp roe in the freezer and the roe is stuck to your shrimp shells, add the roe at the same time you add the shells. Otherwise, add it in the next step.
    Cook the Vegetables + Shells
  • Add 6 cups of water and all remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.  Simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
    Add Water + Simmer Broth
  • Strain broth through a mesh sieve.  Discard the leftover shells and vegetables.  You should be left with approximately 1 quart broth.  (If you've got less than 1 quart, you can add a little water or white wine.)
    Shrimp Stock in a Measuring Cup
  • Use broth right away, refrigerate and use within 3-4 days, or freeze broth in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
    Shrimp Stock in a Freezer Bag

Notes

Yields approximately 1 quart.  Recipe easily doubles or triples.
Roe: Roe are eggs.  Shrimp or prawn roe are sometimes still attached to the shellfish and can be frozen along with the shells for use in broth. 
Note: For a much clearer broth, avoid bringing broth to a boil, and extend the simmer time to 3 hours.
Nutrition information does not include vegetables, because they are discarded and not consumed.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1918mg | Potassium: 242mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.7mg