Homemade Seafood Stock

Name: Homemade Seafood Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces crab shells or shrimp shells** (or fish bones or lobster shells | see notes section for more details ); 1 small onion; 1 small carrot; 1 small fennel bulb (or the stalks from a fennel bulb); 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional); 1/2 cup fresh dill (or fresh flat-leaf parsley | stems included); 1 cup clam juice; 4 cups water; Salt (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This 30-minute homemade seafood stock recipe is made with crab shells or shrimp shells. It's far more flavorful than the store-bought version and very easy! It's a perfect base for seafood soups and stews.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:06:39 GMT