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What goes with Shellfish Stock?
Shellfish stock here means an unsalted, strained crustacean stock made from prawn, shrimp or lobster shells with restrained aromatics. It is lighter than a finished bisque and distinct from bivalve cooking liquor or fish-bone stock. Its usefulness comes from savoury depth, shell sweetness and a clean liquid texture that can carry grains, sauces or custards.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Shellfish Stock?
Rice absorbs the stock's flavour through its whole structure, cream softens its intensity, and tomato supplies fruit acidity and colour. Saffron and fennel give complementary aromatic directions when used lightly. In unusual preparations, the stock should provide the main savoury liquid rather than appearing as an incidental splash beneath a stronger meat or heavily seasoned sauce.
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