Instant Pot Shrimp Broth
Don't throw away shrimp shells. Use them to make a homemade broth.
The broth is good for making soups and stews.
It is made in the Instant Pot.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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Don't throw away shrimp shells. Use them to make a homemade broth.
The broth is good for making soups and stews.
It is made in the Instant Pot.
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Ingredients 9
4 cups shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp
10 baby carrots
1 medium onion, halved and root end removed
1 stalk celery, cut into thirds
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups water
Instructions
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Put shrimp shells, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot. Add water and close the lid. Set the timer for 60 minutes.
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2
Let the pressure go down by itself for 10 minutes. Then release the remaining pressure quickly, which takes about 5 minutes. Open the lid.
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3
Pour the liquid through a strainer and throw away the solids.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Sodium 401mg
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Total Carbohydrate 4g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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