New England Shrimp Cobbler Sauce

Summary

Yield0
Prep Time45 minutes
RecipesShrimp

Description

New England Shrimp Cobbler Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 qt Fish Stock

  • 2 oz champagne vinegar

  • 2 tbsp thyme sprig

  • 1 ea bay leaf

  • 3 oz unsalted butter

  • 2 oz button mushrooms

  • 2 oz celery, medium dice

  • 1 oz Spanish onion, medium dice

  • 3 oz all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, to taste

  • 6 fl oz heavy cream, as needed

Instructions

1. Bring stock to a boil; stir in vinegar, thyme, and bay leaf. Lower heat and reduce to a simmer.

2. Saute mushrooms, celery, and onion in butter for at least 3 minutes. Stir in flour; cook gently until roux turns light brown.

3. Whisk 20 ounces stock into roux until smooth. Whisk in remaining 20 ounces stock; simmer at least 20 minutes.

4. Strain stock; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in cream. Use, or properly chill and store.