Quick Shrimp Stock: A Flavorful Base for Seafood Dishes

Name: Quick Shrimp Stock: A Flavorful Base for Seafood Dishes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil; Shells from 1 pound of shrimp; 1 1/2 cups water; Kosher salt, to taste

A flavorful shrimp stock can be easily prepared from leftover shrimp shells to enhance any seafood dish.

⭐ 4.3 (128 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minTotal: 27 minYields: 1 serving

Category Tags:

Appetizer Entree Ingredient

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Add shells from one pound of shrimp, toss, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
Pour in 1 1/2 cups water, bring to a simmer, pressing shells with a spatula, and continue simmering for 5 to 7 minutes.
Strain the liquid into a saucepan through a mesh strainer, pressing the shells to extract all stock.
Season with a pinch of salt if desired.