Description
A flavorful stock made from lobster shells, perfect for soups and sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups lobster shells
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the lobster shells under cold water.
- In a large pot, combine the lobster shells, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve.
- Store or use the stock immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lobster shells for the best flavor.
- This stock can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: lobster stock, seafood stock, lobster shells