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    Published: October 11, 2015Updated: February 19, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking a link, I may earn a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See Our Full Disclosure Policy for More Information

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    Recipe Time :1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
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    Shrimp Stock- Homemade shrimp stock recipe is super easy to make and enhances many sauces! Don't throw away your shrimp shells and try out this 10 minute stock. Pop it in the freezer until you're ready to use it! I love using this stock instead of chicken stock in my Crabby Mac & Cheese recipe! -thesaltedpepper.com

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    I was telling my friend how to make my Crabby Mac & Cheese and when I got to the part of adding shrimp stock, she said what??? She had never heard of it, nor had she seen it in the stores. Now, I really don't know if they sell it anywhere, but it's so easy to make why buy it! Anytime you are making something with shrimp...SAVE THE SHELLS!

    If you don't have time to make the shrimp stock (it only takes about 15 minutes) right then and there, put those raw shells in a ziplock freezer bag and pop them into the freezer until you are ready for them, they will last a few months in the freezer.

    Now, I'm from Maryland, so I certainly don't make shrimp stock without Old Bay!

    What you'll need for homemade Shrimp Stock:

    raw shrimp shells

    water

    Old Bay (if you don't have Old Bay on hand, you can use ½ tablespoon of season salt and ½ tablespoon of pepper)

    Onion

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    Shrimp Stock

    Recipe By: Louise
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Servings 1 cup
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb Raw shrimp shells
    • 2 cups of water
    • 1 tablespoon Old Bay
    • ½ yellow or vidalia onion sliced

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    • Add water, shrimp shells, onion and old bay to a sauce pan and heat on medium until the water begins to boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer for about 60 minutes or until stock develops the flavor you like. Remove from heat and strain. Use the stock right away or put into zip lock freezer bags for future use. Stock will keep in freezer several months.
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    1. Tammy Snyder

      October 11, 2021 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      Really easy shrimp stock recipe

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