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Seafood Gumbo Stock

Seafood Gumbo Stock

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 455 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Seafood

    • 🦐 Shells from 1 pound shrimp

  • Liquid

    • 💧 5 quarts water

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 4 carrots, sliced
    • 🧅 4 onions, quartered
    • 🥬 ½ bunch celery, sliced
    • 🌿 2 sprigs fresh parsley

  • Spices & Herbs

    • 🍃 2 bay leaves
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, sliced
    • 5 whole cloves
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 🌿 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • 🌿 2 teaspoons dried thyme

STEPS

1

Bake shrimp shells at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until dried and starting to brown on edges.

2

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

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

Remove stock from heat and strain. Press all liquid from shells and vegetables, then discard them.

5

Return liquid to heat, and reduce to 2 to 3 quarts, or to taste.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

112

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 12
    Carbs
  • 1
    Fats

💡 For an even richer flavor, add fish bones or leftover seafood.Strain the stock carefully to remove any impurities that can make it cloudy.Stocks can be frozen in containers for up to 3 months for future use.