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Basic Fish Stock

Wash fish carcasses and heads, pack ingredients in a pot, cover with water, simmer 30 minutes, strain, and season with salt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 142 kcals 200 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.1 grams 10 grams
Fat 1.4 grams 2 grams
Protein 28 grams 40 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
1.4 litres
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
150
ml
1.75
litres
Water
Cold
NutsSeeds
1
sprig
Thyme
Part of bouquet garni
6
stalks
Parsley
Part of bouquet garni
4
whole
Peppercorn
Crushed
0
to taste
Seafood
900
g
Fish
Carcasses, heads, tails and trimmings of non-oily fish
Vegetables
1
whole
Onion
Finely diced
2
whole
Shallot
Finely diced
1
whole
Carrot
Peeled and finely sliced
1
stick
Celery
Finely sliced
1
sprig
Fennel
Part of bouquet garni

Steps

  • Wash fish carcasses and heads under running cold water for 1 hour.
  • Remove the gills and viscera.
  • Pack all the ingredients, except the salt, into a stock-pot.
  • Cover with 1.75 litres of cold water.
  • Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain and season with salt.