Homemade Fish Stock

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To be used in a wide variety of seafood dishes. Use only light-flavored fish. It can be frozen in small quantities for ease of use.

Submitted by TerryWilson
Published on April 8, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
5 to 6 - cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Wash fish in cold water and drain well.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Cook's Notes:

Try using red wine in place of white, if you prefer.

To make your own bouquet garni, tie together 2 thyme sprigs, 2 pieces of green leek leaves, 2 sprigs of parsley, 1 celery leaf, and 1 bay leaf using kitchen twine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
8g Fat
9g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g 53%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 150mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.