Shrimp Stock
Make a simple stock using shrimp shells and some vegetables. You can use this stock as a base for many seafood dishes.
The stock is made by simmering the shells with some chopped onion, celery, and other ingredients in water. The mixture is then strained and the solids are thrown away.
You can use the stock right away or store it in the fridge or freezer for later.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 16, 2026Share
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Make a simple stock using shrimp shells and some vegetables. You can use this stock as a base for many seafood dishes.
The stock is made by simmering the shells with some chopped onion, celery, and other ingredients in water. The mixture is then strained and the solids are thrown away.
You can use the stock right away or store it in the fridge or freezer for later.
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Ingredients 10
shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp, or to taste
0.5 cup roughly chopped onion
0.25 cup roughly chopped celery
0.25 cup celery leaves, or to taste
1 medium lemon, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 large bay leaves
8 cups cold water
Instructions
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Combine shrimp shells, onion, celery, celery leaves, lemon, garlic, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves in a saucepan. Pour in 8 cups of cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, removing any foam that forms.
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Strain the stock and throw away the solids. You can use the stock right away, or let it cool to room temperature and store it in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 72 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 90mg
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Sodium 149mg
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Total Carbohydrate 6g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 12g
* 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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