
Shrimp Shell Broth
1h 10m
Shrimp shell broth is a shrimp stock base that can be used as a base for everything from sauces to seafood soups.
The inspiration behind the shrimp shell broth is no-waste cooking and learning how to be more sustainable and responsible in our kitchens.
Trim, peel and chop ½ white onion
Chop 2 celery stalks
Cut 4 tomatoes in quarters
Add 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a pot on high heat
Add ½ lb of shrimp shells. Sauté until orange color brightens
Lower heat to medium and add chopped onion and celery
Add 2 garlic cloves. Cook for 5m until onions become translucent
Add 1 tbsp of smoked paprika
Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
Add 1 tbsp of salt
Stir and cook for 5m to release aroma from spices
Add quartered tomatoes
Add 1.89 l of water
Simmer broth for 30m until slightly reduced
Strain broth and press to extract juices. The shrimp shell broth is ready
Use as a delicious dipping sauce or as a base for a seafood broth!
Yield 1.42 l
Shrimp Shell
227 gSmoked Paprika
1 tbspCelery
2 stalksTurmeric Powder
1 tspTomato
4Onion
½Garlic
2 clovesVegetable Oil
2 tbspWater
1.89 lSalt
1 tbsp
Equipment
Fine Mesh Sieve