Shrimp Stock

By Fresh2

Ingredients

• 3 cups raw shrimp shells and tails
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 medium celery stalk
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 medium fresh tomato, or 1/2 cup canned plum tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over high heat, heat the oil until amost smoking and saute the shrimp shells and tails, onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes, stirring. Add the water, wine, tomato and bay leaf. Reduce to medium, partly cover, and simmer 40 minutes.
Strain though cheesecloth or a fine strainer.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes