Shrimp Stock

Ingredients

• shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp , or to taste
• 0.5 cups roughly chopped onion
• 0.25 cups roughly chopped celery
• 0.25 cups celery leaves , or to taste
• 1 medium lemon , sliced
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 large bay leaves
• 8 cups cold water

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine shrimp shells, onion, celery, celery leaves, lemon, garlic, peppercorns, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves in a saucepan. Pour in water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, skimming off foam as necessary, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2. 2

   Strain and discard solids. Use immediately, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate or freeze for later use.