Instant Pot Fish Stock

Name: Instant Pot Fish Stock
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small carrots (, cut into large chunks); 1-2 celery ribs (, cut into large chunks); 1 medium onion (, quartered); 2 bay leaves; 5 whole black peppercorns; fresh flat-leaf parsley ((a few sprigs)); 2 pounds white fish heads ((900 grams), see note 1 & 2); 1 teaspoon dried thyme (, see note 3); 2 tablespoon salt (, see note 4); 6 cups water ((1.5 liter), see note 5)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Learn how to make instant pot fish stock from scratch. This is an easy fish stock recipe that anyone can do. You can use the broth in various seafood recipes or refrigerate or freeze it for later.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:19:30 GMT