Shrimp stock is a rich and flavorful addition to soups, sauces and gumbo.
Shrimp stock is a rich and flavorful broth that is made from shrimp shells and a variety of vegetables, herbs and spices.This versatile stock can be added to rice dishes, soups, gumbo, sauces, and Asian-inspired dishes. Shrimp stock freezes well in standard containers and without much preparation. To preserve flavor and freshness, you can freeze leftover shrimp stock if you have more than you can use up in a few days, and it will keep for several months in the freezer before the quality starts to deteriorate. You can use a variety of methods to freeze shrimp stock -- you can place it in freezer bags or freezer-safe containers, freeze it in a bowl and wrap it or freeze individual portions in ice cube trays.
Instructions
1. Let the shrimp stock cool to room temperature after cooking it.
2. Strain the stock through a piece of cheesecloth or fine mesh colander. It takes dozens of shrimp shells to create a pot of shrimp stock, so be sure to strain all the bits you don't want out of the liquid.
3. Place the strained stock into heavy-duty ziptop plastic freezer bags or freezer-safe containers and leave about 1/2 to 1 inch of space between the top of the stock and the top of the bag or container.
4. Label the bags with the contents and date with a marker. Lay the bags flat in the freezer. Use freezer labels to label the containers, if desired.
5. Line a freezer-safe bowl with enough plastic wrap or aluminum foil to hang over the sides of the bowl and to cover the top of the bowl.
6. Pour the stock into the bowl and freeze. Once the stock is completely frozen, bring the foil or wrap over the top to fully cover and close.
7. Remove the wrapped stock from the bowl and wrap it in an additional layer of foil or plastic wrap and place it in a heavy-duty ziptop plastic freezer bag. Label the bag with the contents and date with a marker and return it to the freezer.
8. Pour the stock into ice cube trays and freeze.
9. Pop the frozen stock out of the trays and store in heavy-duty ziptop plastic freezer bags or freezer-safe containers.
10. Label the bags with the contents and date with a marker. Use freezer labels to label the containers, if desired.
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