Seafood Gumbo Stock

Name: Seafood Gumbo Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 7 h 35 min
Total time: 7 h 50 min
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients: shells from 1 pound shrimp; 5 quarts water; 4 carrots, sliced; 4 onions, quartered; ½ bunch celery, sliced; 2 bay leaves; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 5 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Rating: 4.78 stars

32 Ratings
23 Reviews
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This stock will give your Seafood Gumbo the richest flavor possible. The addition of fish bones and skins or any leftover seafood will further improve the flavor.

By Sara

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

7 hrs 35 mins

total:

7 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 quarts

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Bake shrimp shells at 375 degrees F (195 degrees C) until dried and starting to brown on edges.

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Step 2

In an 8-quart pot, combine water, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, garlic, parsley, cloves, pepper, basil, thyme and shrimp shells. Bring slowly to a boil.
Step 3

Reduce heat, and cook 5 to 7 hours. Replace water as needed, 2 or 3 times, by pouring more water down the inside of the pot.
Step 4

Remove stock from heat, and strain. Press all liquid from the shells and vegetables, then discard them. Return liquid to heat, and reduce to 2 to 3 quarts, or to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

112 calories; protein 13.2g; carbohydrates 12.1g; fat 1.3g; cholesterol 86.3mg; sodium 162.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

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LASTMANG0

01/17/2005

perfect starter gumbo stock recipe! I wouldn't limit it to just shrimp shells though! Feel Free to add fish bones, crab shells or any other shellfish shells you have around. The best gumbo stock I make is almost exactly like this but we use leftover crawfish shells from crawfish boils done in Zatarains Liquid. It adds a real zing to the stock that really helps the gumbo. Read More

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32 Ratings

5 star values: 26
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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LASTMANG0

01/17/2005

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YHAMILTON

10/18/2003

I tried the Seafood Gumbo Stock last year and it was wonderful actually it was the best that I have ever tasted. Read More

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(59)

bgraham

06/20/2004

Doubled the shell amount turned out even better. Used it as base stock for Shrimp and Okra Gumbo. http://soup.allrecipes.com/AZ/ShrimpandOkraGumbo.asp Read More

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Dawn

02/23/2009

I made this stock a few years ago to use as a base for gumbo for my Mardi Gras party. It was incredible and I beleive roasting the shrimp shells really makes the difference. I made shrimp etoufee this past Saturday for Mardi Gras party and wanted to use this stock but didn't have the time to roast the shells and then simmer for the 7 hours to make it. I had a pint of some really rich shrimp stock I had made earlier using shrimp heads and shells and a pint of some rich home-made chicken stock that I added to the water. The house smelled so good and the stock was so yummy. I had some left and added some other ingredients for a small bowl of soup yesterday - Delicious!! Who wold have thought to add cloves? Brilliant! Read More

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BGORE04

09/30/2003

WOW! This takes a long time but it was delicious! Read More

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(27)

Marie

10/13/2009

This stock is the best I've ever made! I used this stock recipe when making seafood gumbo for about 75 people. Here are a couple of their comments:One lady from Mississippi said she absolutely LOVED the gumbo! A gentleman from Baton Rouge LA said the gumbo was incredibly rich and flavorful--no doubt a product of a great stock!! Thanks for a great recipe...this is a keeper! Read More

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GrayWolfgang

02/10/2009

Firt time I made it and I was a sceptic but its great!!! I saved the stock in a 1/2 gallon milk jug in the frig. Read More

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thistlegarden

08/14/2006

The stock is excellent but time consuming. After I roasted the shrimp shells I simmered it in my crockpot all day. That worked well. The gumbo recipe that goes with it isn't as good... Read More

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babydoll

01/19/2010

what fallows this ive madegumbo before so i dont know what to do after the stock is made Read More

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Seafood Gumbo Stock

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 111.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 26 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 13 %

sugars:

fat: 2 %

saturated fat: 1 %

cholesterol: 29 %

vitamin a iu: 139 %

niacin equivalents: 39 %

vitamin b6: 15 %

vitamin c: 31 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 12 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 7 %

thiamin: 10 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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LASTMANG0

01/17/2005

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YHAMILTON

10/18/2003

I tried the Seafood Gumbo Stock last year and it was wonderful actually it was the best that I have ever tasted.

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(59)

bgraham

06/20/2004

Doubled the shell amount turned out even better. Used it as base stock for Shrimp and Okra Gumbo. http://soup.allrecipes.com/AZ/ShrimpandOkraGumbo.asp

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(48)

Dawn

02/23/2009

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BGORE04

09/30/2003

WOW! This takes a long time but it was delicious!

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Marie

10/13/2009

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GrayWolfgang

02/10/2009

Firt time I made it and I was a sceptic but its great!!! I saved the stock in a 1/2 gallon milk jug in the frig.

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(26)

thistlegarden

08/14/2006

The stock is excellent but time consuming. After I roasted the shrimp shells I simmered it in my crockpot all day. That worked well. The gumbo recipe that goes with it isn't as good...

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(25)

babydoll

01/19/2010

what fallows this ive madegumbo before so i dont know what to do after the stock is made

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