Old Reliable Shrimp Stock

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp with
		Heads
3		Water
1		Carrot (large)
2		Celery stalks - quartered
1		Onion - quartered (medium)
1/2 cup	8g / 0.3oz	Fresh thyme sprigs with stems
1/2 cup	8g / 0.3oz	Fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup	20g / 0.7oz	Fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup	8g / 0.3oz	Fresh oregano sprigs with stems
1 tablespoon	15ml	Dried savory

Recipe Instructions

Remove heads and peel shrimp; place heads and shells in a large Dutch oven. Reserve shrimp for another use. Add water and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.

Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a container, discarding solids. Use desired amount of stock for soups and sauces, and freeze remainder for another use.

This recipe yields 2 quarts.

Source:
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook

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