Lobster Base

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 1 lobster shell (or shrimp shells or crab shells)
• 2 large onions
• 4 -6 celery tops
• 2 -4 sprigs fresh parsley or 2 -4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan. bring to a boil. reduce liquid to about one cup. separate solids from liquid. base can be frozen for up to 6 months. cooking time will vary as will servings depending on recipe and how the base is used.