Seafood Stock

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Recipe by ina garten.

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Steps

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Warm the oil in the pan over medium heat.

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Add the shrimp shells , onions , carrots , and celery over medium heat for 15 minutes , until lightly browned.

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Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes.

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Add 1 1 / 2 quarts of water , the white wine , tomato paste , salt , pepper , and thyme.

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Bring to a boil , then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.

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Strain through a sieve , pressing the solids.

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You should have approximately 1 quart of stock.

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If not , you can make up the difference with water or white wine.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, shrimp shells, yellow onions, carrots, celery, garlic cloves, water, white wine, tomato paste, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh thyme