How to Make Seafood Gumbo Stock - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seafood Gumbo Stock is a flavorful and rich base for many delectable seafood dishes. This stock is a staple ingredient in Southern cuisine and is essential for creating authentic seafood gumbo, jambalaya, and other classic dishes. Its deep, savory flavor comes from a variety of seafood and spices, making it a versatile and essential ingredient for any home cook.

While many people are familiar with chicken or beef stock, seafood gumbo stock is a unique and delicious alternative that ad...

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Ingredients

  • shells from 1 pound shrimp
  • 5 quarts water
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 onions, quartered
  • ½ bunch celery, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Bake shrimp shells at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until dried and starting to brown on edges.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove stock from heat and strain. Press all liquid from shells and vegetables, then discard them.
  • Return liquid to heat, and reduce to 2 to 3 quarts, or to taste.
  • Nutrition

    112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 464mg