print this recipe email to a friend Basic Seafood Stock Makes about 1 quart ingredients 10-12 cups Shrimp, crawfish or crab shells (or 1-1/2 to 2 pounds fish carcasses with heads and gills removed) 2 quarts cold water (or enough to cover ingredients) how to prepare Place shells in stockpot or heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.  Bring water to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to low and simmer about 30 minutes. Strain, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.  Freeze for longer storage.                              Copyright © 2011 by Paul Prudhomme

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