How to Make Sophia's Homemade Seafood Stock - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about homemade seafood stock that simply can't be replicated with store-bought versions. The rich, complex flavors that come from simmering a variety of seafood and aromatics together create a base that can elevate any seafood dish to new heights. Plus, making your own seafood stock allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring that your dishes are free from any additives or preservatives.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch celery, coarsely chopped
  • 4 large carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • ½ bunch fresh oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 ½ (1 liter) bottles water
  • ½ pound fish parts (such as bones, spine, and tail)
  • 2 large fish heads
  • 2 cups clam juice
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot. Cook and stir onions in the hot oil for 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, and bell peppers and saute for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro, oregano, and bay leaves. Saute for 2 minutes more. Add water, fish parts, fish heads, clam juice, and peppercorns.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and let simmer, uncovered, for at least 4 hours. Turn off heat and let cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove bulk items from stock using a skimmer or slotted spoon. Strain stock through a fine-mesh strainer into a large container, making sure all fish bones have been removed. Use or freeze for future use.
  • Nutrition

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 555mg