What Is Fish stock and How Can I Use It?

Fish stock rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 99 recipes to cook with it.

Nutrition

Where found

Fish stock is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Fish stock is a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using fish stock

There are 99 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Paella with Shellfish & Lemon Aspen Fruits

Paella with shellfish and served with lemon aspen fruits

Poached Fish with Tomatoes & Purple Basil

Summer is about fishing, so why not enjoy a meal full of new flavors! Can be served with potatoes or rice.

Fish in Sweet & Sour Sauce Wih Coconut-Rice

Fish and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, ginger, and soy, served over homemade coconut rice. A complete seafood dinner with bright Asian-inspired flavors.

Salmon Mousse with Watercress Sauce

Salmon mousse with brandy-flambeed mushrooms and shallots, set with gelatin and folded with whipped cream, served sliced with a fresh watercress-mayonnaise sauce.

Salmon Mousse with Watercress Sauce

Salmon mousse with brandy-flambeed mushrooms and shallots, set with gelatin and folded with whipped cream, served sliced with a fresh watercress-mayonnaise sauce.

Mussel & Bacon Soup (Marguerite Patten)

Mussel and bacon soup in a tomato-basil broth with celery and onion. A classic British shellfish soup inspired by Marguerite Patten, ready in under 40 minutes.

Salmon for Louise

Pan-seared salmon fillets finished in a silky sherry-Madeira cream sauce with garlic, shallots, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms. Restaurant-plate elegance at home.

Scampi Mare Nostrum - la Scala

Broiled scampi marinated in olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, and fish stock with fresh basil and oregano. Butterflied prawns cooked golden in 10 minutes flat.

Fillet Mosaic with Red Pepper Sauce

Fillet mosaic of woven sole, salmon, and spinach strips poached in fish stock and served on a roasted red pepper sauce with white wine and apple jelly. A stunning, restaurant-quality fish presentation.

Salm Nach Basler Art / Salmon Basel Style

Salmon Basel Style is a traditional Swiss preparation - flour-dredged fillets pan-fried in butter, topped with golden onion rings, and finished with a quick fish stock pan sauce.

Shrimp, Chicken, Bacon & Broccoli Soup

Chicken, shrimp and bacon with in a flavorful stock with broccoli and tarragon.

Stuffed Squid with Chocolate Sauce

Spanish-style squid stuffed with ground pork and pine nuts, served in a rich sauce of Ibarra chocolate, almonds, and white wine. Bold Catalan flavors in every bite.

Pasta with Red Clam Sauce

Pasta with red clam sauce made from fresh littleneck clams steamed in white wine and fish stock, then tossed with tomato, basil, and oregano. Light, briny, and ready in 30 minutes.

Baby Salmon Stuffed with Caviar I (Red Wine Sauce)

Classic French red wine sauce for salmon made with fish stock, mirepoix, shallots, and multiple reductions. This elegant sauce from a master chef requires precision and patience.

Sweet Pepper Cream Shrimp

Plump shrimp in a velvety cream sauce made with tri-color sweet peppers, apple juice, and a custom seasoning blend. Lightened up with evaporated skim milk and cream cheese, served over rice or pasta.

Scalloped Salmon or Trout

Scalloped salmon or trout baked in shells with sauteed fennel, bacon, and a mustard béchamel. An old-school British fish starter with anise sweetness and smoky depth.

Fillet of Sole Over Celery

Microwave fillet of sole over celery with green peppercorns, lemon and celery seed. Fast 10-minute single-serving fish dinner with delicate French flavors.

Chilled Fish Molokai Sweet Potato Soup

Chilled Molokai sweet potato soup with fish: a silky Hawaiian chilled soup of purple Molokai sweet potato, leeks, and limu seaweed, topped with chilled poached snapper. An island-inspired starter.

Lobster Vinaigrette

Lobster vinaigrette built from roasted lobster shells, fish stock, and wine vinegar, then emulsified with egg yolk and oil. A chef-level way to use the shells most cooks throw away.

Pecan Pancake with Grilled Shrimp & Cucumber Salsa

Crispy pecan-potato pancakes topped with cilantro-marinated grilled shrimp, cool cucumber salsa, and a roasted red pepper cream sauce. A restaurant-style appetizer.

Pasta with White Clam Sauce

Pasta with white clam sauce made with fresh littleneck clams steamed in fish stock, white wine, garlic, and olive oil. A light, briny Italian seafood pasta with no cream.

Red Chile Pesto Clams

Red chile pesto clams with ancho and dried red chiles, roasted garlic, pine nuts, and oregano blended into a smoky, spicy pesto spooned over steamed clams. A Mexican-Italian fusion seafood bowl.

Soupe De Saumon a la Creme

Soupe de saumon a la creme is a French salmon cream soup made with a homemade fish stock, diced salmon, and whipped cream finished with fresh dill. An elegant, light first course for a dinner party.

Curried Shrimp

Curried shrimp in a creamy roux-based sauce made with turmeric, ginger, curry powder, and shrimp-poaching broth. Served over white rice for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Frank's Crawfish

Louisiana crawfish etouffee with a dark roux, holy trinity vegetables, tomatoes, and cayenne served over rice. A Cajun classic built on a proper 10-minute dark roux.

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