Fish Stock

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Stocks and broths are essential basics that everyone should have on hand. While most grocers have a variety of stocks for purchase, I find that you simply can't match a homemade stock.
Don't get me wrong, I purchase stocks too. But a good homemade stock brings so much more to the recipe. Try it and be amazed at how this fish stock changes your next meal.
Don't get me wrong, I purchase stocks too. But a good homemade stock brings so much more to the recipe. Try it and be amazed at how this fish stock changes your next meal.
Persons
5
Serving Size
1 cup
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Notes
Freezing Stock
Stock can be frozen for up to 3 months. Should you decide to follow this path, just do the following:
- Place the stock in a clean saucepan and bring to a rapid boil over a high heat.
- Boil until stock has reduced by half.
- Let cool to room temperature..
- Skim off and discard the fat.
- Pour stock in 1/2 cup quantities into plastic freezer bags and securely seal them.
- Don't forget to label them.
- Lay flat on a baking sheet and chill in the freezer until solid (about an hour).
- You can then remove the baking sheet and stack the bags how like.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of fish trimmings (head, backbones, etc.)
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 medium white onion (quartered)
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 1 celery stalk (sliced)
- 1 leek (sliced)
- 4 fresh flat parsley stalks
- 2 springs thyme
- 1 sprig fennel
- 1 large slice of orange zest (peel)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 whole peppercorns
Instructions
- Rinse the fish trimmings well, removing all trace of blood.
- Place in a large pot and add all the other ingredients.
- Bring to a simmer and skim off the froth as it rises.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer or sieve.
- Discard the fish trimming and flavoring ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to four days.
Nutrition Facts
Fish Stock
Serves: about 5 cups
Amount Per Serving: 1 cup
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Calories | 13.17 kcal | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 0.19 g | 0.3% | |
Saturated Fat 0.07 g | 0.4% | |
Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
Cholesterol 5.44 mg | 1.8% | |
Sodium 34.87 mg | 1.5% | |
Total Carbohydrate 0.32 g | 0.1% | |
Dietary Fiber 0.06 g | 0.2% | |
Sugars 0.11 g | ||
Protein 2.22 g |
Vitamin A 0.57 % | Vitamin C 0.43 % | |
Calcium 0.98 % | Iron 0.55 % |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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