Comments on: The Shrimp Scrap Most People Toss (But Shouldn’t)

By: @allentowngal4769

@allentowngal4769 — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

I use it for chowder broth.

By: @twosocks1976

@twosocks1976 — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

Maybe it's just because I learned this little trick, many years ago, but this definitely does not come as news to me. I don't get to eat shrimp very often, because I'm the only person in my household that will touch it. But those shells are packed full of all kinds of flavor Karma and shrimp stock can be used for all sorts of seafood applications. Try using it in a shrimp and sausage jambalaya, for example. And even if you don't have an immediate use for the stock, you can always freeze it for those meal plans where you can utilize it. It's freaking awesome stuff.

By: @werdnanupe

@werdnanupe — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

Yup! Also you can roast the shells and blitz them in the food processor. The power is super flavorful and a great umami booster.

By: @pangkaji

@pangkaji — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

Dry the shells and heads in the oven. Then pulverized it in a food processor. Instant shrimp boullion

By: @sabahbubbler

@sabahbubbler — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

I shell try

By: @rocky171986

@rocky171986 — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

This is how they make the broth for prawn noodles in Singapore!

By: @jaguatiricaimediata5305

@jaguatiricaimediata5305 — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

It's 65% more shrimp per shrimp

By: @optionout

@optionout — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

Same if you make gumbo. Flash boil the shells in chicken broth, use that goodness.

By: @Walidnaji04

@Walidnaji04 — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

You can also dry, grind and use them as a seasoning powder. Delicious

By: @SaeedUsayd

@SaeedUsayd — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:03:25 +0000

Shrimp store toxins like excess mercury, and other heavy metals in the shells. Just like oysters. Using the shell is bad for u