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Fish Stock
Fish Stock
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Elevate your seafood dishes with this classic French fish stock, one of the six foundational stocks in culinary tradition. Made with white fish bones and aromatic vegetables, this light, clear broth provides the perfect base for countless seafood soups, sauces, and risottos. The recipe emphasizes using non-oily white fish like halibut or turbot for a clean, delicate flavor without fishiness. Perfect for making an exquisite beurre blanc sauce that transforms simple grilled fish into a restaurant-worthy meal. Master this essential technique and unlock a world of refined seafood cookery. - Claude
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Ingredients
2 kg halibut or turbot bones, washed, cleaned and trimmed into 5cm by 5cm pieces
6 liters cold water
1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
100g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

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1 leek, thinly sliced
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
0.5g coriander seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
0.2g black peppercorns, lightly crushed
A few sprigs of fresh dill
A few sprigs of fresh parsley
Directions
Clean and trim the fish bones into 5cm by 5cm pieces.
Soak the bones in cold water to remove any blood.
Drain the soaked bones and transfer to a large pot.
Add the sliced onion, carrots, mushrooms, fennel, leek, and celery to the pot.
Add the crushed coriander seeds and black peppercorns.
Cover with the cold water and place on the heat.
Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
Skim off the foam and impurities that rise to the surface.
Simmer gently for about 45 minutes, no longer, to keep the stock fresh and delicate.
In the final few minutes, add the dill and parsley sprigs.
Turn off the heat and allow the herbs to infuse as the stock settles.
Strain the stock through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
The stock should be clear with a slight greenish tint and not fishy at all.
Servings\Yield
Makes approximately 4-5 liters of stock
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cup) - Calories: 45; Total Fat: 1g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 65mg; Total Carbohydrates: 4g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 5g; Calories from Fat: 9 (20%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... One of the Six Basic Stocks. This stock works beautifully as the foundation for a fish beurre blanc sauce. To make this sauce, reduce some of the stock until intensified, then combine with a wine and vinegar reduction. Emulsify cold butter into the mixture, add a splash of cream, and finish with fresh herbs like dill. Serve with grilled fish and seasonal vegetables for an elegant meal.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: fish, stock, bones, seafood, broth, base
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Fish Stock was added on May 18, 2025 and last updated on June 22, 2025.
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