Seafood Gumbo Stock
This stock uses roasted shrimp shells and vegetables. It cooks slowly to get a deep taste.
You can use this liquid as a base for your soup. It takes a full day to finish.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 16, 2026Share
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This stock uses roasted shrimp shells and vegetables. It cooks slowly to get a deep taste.
You can use this liquid as a base for your soup. It takes a full day to finish.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
shells from 1 pound shrimp
5 quarts water
4 carrots, sliced
4 onions, quartered
0.5 bunch celery, sliced
2 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 sprigs fresh parsley
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Instructions
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1
Bake shrimp shells at 375 degrees F until they dry and brown on the edges.
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2
Put water, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, cloves, pepper, basil, thyme, and shells in a large pot. Bring it to a boil slowly.
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3
Lower the heat and cook for 5 to 7 hours. Add more water 2 or 3 times as it boils away.
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4
Take the pot off the heat and strain it. Press the solids to get all the liquid out then throw the solids away.
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5
Heat the liquid again. Boil it down until only 2 to 3 quarts remain.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 86mg
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Sodium 162mg
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Total Carbohydrate 12g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 13g
* 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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