Craig Claiborne’s Fish Broth

Updated Dec. 6, 2024

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Ingredients

Yield:About 5 cups
  • 3pounds of bones from nonoily fish, preferably with head on but gills removed (see note)
  • 1cup dry white wine
  • 4cups water
  • 2cups coarsely chopped leek leaves
  • 6sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1whole clove garlic
  • 1cup coarsely chopped onions
  • ½cup coarsely chopped celery
  • ½bay leaf
  • ½teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

34 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 169 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients in a kettle. Bring to a boil and simmer gently 20 minutes. Strain. Discard solids.

Tip
  • Almost any inexpensive ''trash'' fish may be used for this stock, including conger, sea robin, tilefish and dogfish, among others. This broth freezes well.

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This is a very good broth. I used shrimp shells and clam juice instead of water. All the veggies give a lot of depth. It tastes delicious on its own. I imagine it would make a killer risotto. I made it as part of the bouillabaisse.

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