How to Make Homemade Fish Stock - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the flavor and depth that homemade fish stock can add to a variety of dishes. Whether you're making a seafood soup, a rich and savory sauce for fish or simply adding an extra layer of flavor to your favorite recipes, homemade fish stock can elevate your cooking to new heights. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fish heads, bones, and trimmings
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 ½ quarts water
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 3 thick slices of lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 5 to 6 - cups

  • Wash fish in cold water and drain well.
  • Melt butter in a pan over low heat. Add leeks, carrot, and celery; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add fish parts, wine, and water and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Skim and discard residue. Add bouquet garni, peppercorns, and lemon; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; skim and discard residue frequently.
  • Strain stock into a bowl through a colander lined with cheesecloth. Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 23mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 150mg