Makes: 6 cups
Total Time: 45 min
Ingredients:
- 🐟 2 lbs fish bones (white fish preferred, no strong-flavored fish)
- 🥕 1 carrot, chopped
- 🌿 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 🌿 1 bay leaf
- 🧂 1 tsp sea salt
- 💧 6 cups filtered water
Step-by-Step Process:
- Place fish bones, vegetables, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot.
- Add water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer 30–40 min, skimming foam occasionally.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
- Cool, refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition (per 1 cup):
- Calories: 40
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 0.5g
- Carbs: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Vitamins/Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium