Fish Stock II

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fish bones and heads
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 sprig each fresh parsley and thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 star anise, optional
• 6 black peppercorns
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 strip lemon zest
• 1 1/3 quarts water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Wash the fish heads and bones under cold running water. Cut into 4-5 pieces. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and slowly bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, skimming off any surface scum. Remove from heat and strain into the bowl, then cool and refrigerate. Freeze or use as required.

***A quick fish stock can also be made from prawn, lobster or crab shells. Use the same ingredients as for fish stock, but use shells instead of fish bones.

Makes 1 quart