Seafood Stock

Name: 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 delicious 30-minute homemade seafood stock recipe is made with crab shells or shrimp shells and is the perfect base for seafood soups and stews. Plus, I've included tons of tips and tricks on how to purchase and make the stock.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:31:10 GMT