Shrimp Stock

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Ingredients

  • shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped onion
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup celery leaves, or to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Combine shrimp shells, onion, lemon, chopped celery, celery leaves, garlic, peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaves in a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer until reduced by 1/2, skimming off foam as necessary, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Strain and use or freeze for later use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

303 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 10.5g 14% DV
Carbs 54g 20% DV
Fiber 12.3g 44% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 320.3mg 14% DV
Potassium 612mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 146.5mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 54.3mg 60% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 371mg 29% DV
Iron 18.5mg 100% DV

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

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