Fish Stock

It is difficult to find a commercial fish stock, although some fish markets may offer a frozen stock. Seek out heads and bones at the fish counter of your grocery store.

Makes: About 3 quarts

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Profile

Gluten free |

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Ingredients

3 pounds white fish heads and bones
2 cups dry white wine
2 onions, chopped
2 leeks, white parts only, cleaned and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 sprigs fresh parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Rinse fish bones in cold water. Place in a nonaluminum stockpot with wine, onions, leeks, celery, garlic, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Add enough cold water to cover, about 3 1/2 quarts. Bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low, skim off any foam and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes, skimming occasionally.
Strain stock through a fine sieve.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for 2 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 0 mg potassium.

Exchanges: Free Food

Nutrition Note: After straining and skimming, broth has negligible calories and nutrients.

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