Basic Crab Stock

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 leek, white part, coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 pound crab shells
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Heat the canola oil in a large pot over moderate heat. Cook the onions, celery, carrots, leeks, and garlic, stirring often, until they are soft but not brown, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken bones and carcass, the bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, and 3 quarts water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the surface, until the stock has reduced by half, about 2 hours.
  3. Strain through a fine sieve into a container with a cover. Allow the stock to cool, cover and refrigerate, then skim off the fat. Freeze the stock in small batches to use later.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

571 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 35.7g 46% DV
Carbs 64.6g 23% DV
Fiber 17.6g 63% DV
Sugar 12.5g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 387mg 17% DV
Potassium 1047mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1002.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 57.3mg 64% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 387.8mg 30% DV
Iron 17.3mg 96% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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