Instant Pot Shrimp Broth

Don't throw out those shrimp shells! Use them to make a rich homemade shrimp broth in the Instant Pot that's perfect for making soup or stew.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 19 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 5 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 10 baby carrots
• 4 cups shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp
• 1 stalk celery, cut into thirds
• 1 medium onion, halved and root end removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine shrimp shells, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour in water, then close and lock the lid. Select Manual according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Pour liquid through a strainer and discard all solids.