Ingredients for - Homemade Fish Stock

1. Fish heads, bones, and trimmings 3 pounds
2. Unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
3. Leeks, white part only, thinly sliced 2
4. Carrot, chopped 1
5. Celery, chopped 1 rib
6. Dry white wine 1 cup
7. Water 2 ½ quarts
8. Bouquet garni 1
9. Whole black peppercorns 10
10. Thick slices of lemon 3

How to cook deliciously - Homemade Fish Stock

1 . Stage

Wash fish in cold water and drain well.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add leeks, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add fish parts, wine, and water and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Skim and discard residue. Add bouquet garni, peppercorns, and lemon; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; skim and discard residue frequently.

3 . Stage

Strain stock into a bowl through a colander lined with cheesecloth. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.