Recipe information
Ingredients for - Seafood Gumbo Stock
1. Shells from 1 pound shrimp -
How to cook deliciously - Seafood Gumbo Stock
1. Stage
Bake shrimp shells at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until dried and starting to brown on edges.
2. Stage
In an 8-quart pot, combine water, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, cloves, pepper, basil, thyme, and shrimp shells. Bring slowly to a boil.
3. Stage
Reduce heat, and cook 5 to 7 hours. Replace water as needed, 2 or 3 times, by pouring more water down the inside of the pot.
4. Stage
Remove stock from heat and strain. Press all liquid from shells and vegetables, then discard them.
5. Stage
Return liquid to heat, and reduce to 2 to 3 quarts, or to taste.
