Ingredients
1lbshrimp head
1lbshrimp shell
1small onion
1celery stalk,small inner, with leaves
1bouquet garni,(3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 small bunch Italian parsley, and 1 bay leaf, tied together with cotton string)
2tspseafood seasoning,like Maryland, or New Orleans style
¼tspcayenne pepper
8cupscold water
Preparation
Combine the shells and heads, onion, celery, bouquet garni, seasoning, cayenne, and water in a 4-quart saucepan and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and gently boil for 1 hour, partially covered.
Strain through a colander lined with cheesecloth into another large pot, pressing on the ingredients and shaking them gently to extract the juices.
Use stock immediately or cool quickly in an ice bath. Enjoy!
