How to Prepare Fish Broth
Make a large batch and freeze in small containers
It is not difficult to make fish broth, once it is on the stove it needs little attention
Makes 2 Quarts
3 lbs fish heads, bones, and trimmings
1 carrot
1 yellow or red onion
2 leeks
2 lemon slices
A few parsley stalks or dill
2 bay leaves
A few sprigs thyme or
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp salt
10 whole peppercorns
2 quarts water
2 cloves garlic, optional
You can also add 1 cup white wine
Rinse and trim the fish heads and bones
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan
Bring to a boil
Skim off residue
Simmer over medium low heat for about 30 minutes
Strain broth
Discard bones and vegetables
Reserve broth
To freeze broth, pack in containers with tight fitting lids
Let cool completely before freezing
Fish broth should never cook longer than 30 minutes
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