Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock
Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock delivers a concentrated, ocean-forward flavor with subtle sweetness from carrots and onion and a gentle peppery warmth. It’s a clean, briny base that elevates chowders, seafood stews, risottos, and pan sauces, especially when you want deep shellfish character without added richness. Serve it as the backbone for weeknight soups or batch-make and freeze for quick dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 83
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the shrimp shells, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Pour in the water, then close and lock the lid. Choose Manual per the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Let the pressure build for 10 minutes.
- 2
Use the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Then use the quick-release method for the remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 3
Strain the liquid and discard all solids.
- Calories 167.16 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 3.79 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 39.37 g 14%
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 257.22 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 11.8 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 25.87 g --
- Added Sugars 8.27 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 83.53 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 999.31 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 2.48 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 21.5 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, Celery, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 167.16 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, Celery, Garlic, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 167.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Shrimp Shell Stock has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 167.16 calories and 3.79 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 257.22 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.27 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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