DAVID TANIS'S SHRIMP BROTH

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This stock, made from shrimp shells simmered with herbs and dried shrimp, adds depth to gumbos and risotto.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     soups and stews

Time 40m

Yield About 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
Shells from 1 pound shrimp
2 large thyme sprigs
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
1 ounce dried shrimp, optional
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into a small pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp shells, thyme sprigs, garlic, bay leaf and dried shrimp if using. Let sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, taking care not to let mixture brown.
  • Add 7 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve. May be prepared several hours ahead.

Dagligt liv
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I'm going to make this broth for my next dinner party.


Michael Connors
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but I'm going to give this broth a try.


Edridson Polynice
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I'm going to try making this broth again, but I'm going to use different shrimp.


Taki Charifi
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This broth is a good starting point, but I think it needs some more seasoning.


Chaslin Russel
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my broth turned out really fishy.


DD Jimmy
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This broth is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either.


Daniel Beard
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I followed the recipe exactly and my broth turned out bland.


Mostak Ahmed
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This broth is a lot of work to make and it's not worth the effort.


dauda rosemary
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I didn't have any shrimp shells, so I used chicken broth instead. It was still good, but not as flavorful.


Worldmedialoaded
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This broth is a bit too salty for my taste.


Abdulaahi Daahir
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Mariama S Bangura
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This broth is a great way to add flavor to any dish.


Md Ibrahim Sk
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I love how versatile this broth is. I've used it to make soup, risotto, and even a shrimp cocktail sauce.


Dewayne Pires
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This is the best shrimp broth I've ever had. It's so flavorful and rich.


Najrana Islam
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I've made this broth several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Briana
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This broth is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great for a cold winter day.


Khethiwe Biyela
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this broth. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Tiernank21 keys
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This broth is a great way to use up leftover shrimp shells. I usually just throw them away, but now I know I can use them to make something delicious.


Hamid Muneeb
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I love how easy this broth is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it simmer all day. It was so nice to come home to a delicious meal.


Don Dada
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This broth is amazing! It's so flavorful and has the perfect balance of spices. I used it to make a shrimp soup and it was a hit with my family.