Fish Stock Recipe

This fish stock recipe is a really good one. I have used it countless times. Remove any gills and roe before cooking as it will make the stock bitter.

Likewise, don't overcook as it will become bitter - this fish stock recipe needs cooking and using on the same day - it doesn't improve with keeping. It is possible though to cook extra and freeze some for use another day.

I often do this - double or triple quantities - depends on what trimmings I have available.

Check out the frugal bisque recipe to see a use for what you would normally discard - shells!

Fish Stock Recipe
8 oz (225g) fish trimmings - heads, bones, skin etc
1 oz (25g) butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small leek - shredded
2 oz (50g) mushrooms - chopped
1/4 pint (150ml) white wine
1 pint (600ml) water
bouquet garni - that's 1 sprig thyme, 1 bay leaf and 2 sprigs parsley

Cover the fish trimming with cold water and leave for about 2 hours. Drain and chop into small pieces.

Melt the butter and gently fry the onion, leek and mushrooms - about 5 minutes, until softened, but not coloured.

Add the fish and wine and allow it to bubble, then add the water and bouquet garni.

Skim the stock frequently and allow it to simmer for about 25 minutes.

Strain the stock and then use in your recipe.

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