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Fish Stock

Delicious & nutritious Fish Stock, providing you with iodine, minerals & vitamins, a staple in most traditional Asian households.
Prep Time15 hours
Cook Time12 hours
Author: kelly@livehumbledreambig.com

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Whole Fish Carcasses (including heads) non-oily fish such as Snapper, Sole or Rockfish
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Large Onion Chopped
  • 1 Carrot Chopped
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 1/2 C Dry White Cooking Wine
  • Splash Vinegar Apple Cider or White

Instructions

  • Melt butter in large stock pot
  • Add veggies, sauté 30 mins
  • Add wine & stir, deglazing until liquid is reduced by half
  • Add vinegar, fish carcasses/heads & cold water
  • Bring to a vigorous simmer, skimming any impurities as they rise
  • Add Thyme or any other desired fresh herbs (hold off on the Parsley until the last 10 mins)
  • Cover & Simmer for 2-24 hours
  • Strain broth into jars & transfer to refrigerator
  • Remove any fat that rises to the top, use within 24 hours or freeze