Uncooked Head Shrimp Stock

Uncooked Head Shrimp Stock

Ingredients:
8 Cup Uncooked shrimp heads and shells (from about 1 pound large shrimp)
2 Onions; peeled, halved, and sliced
2 Celery stalks; chopped
2 Lemons; halved
8 Bay leaves
1/2 Cup Chopped fresh parsley
1 Teaspoon Dried leaf basil
1 Teaspoon Dried leaf thyme
1 Teaspoon Dried leaf tarragon
1 Teaspoon Dried leaf oregano
3/4 Teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
2 Teaspoon Salt
4 Quart Water; cold, or at room temperature

Directions:
Rinse the shrimp heads and shells quickly under cold water, and place them
in a stockpot with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high
heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn the heat up to
medium and cook for 30 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly, strain and
refrigerate. Keeps for 1 month. This recipe yields about 3 quarts of stock.
Shrimp Stock 558
Singin' Shrimp