David Tanis's Shrimp Broth

• 1 tablespoon olive oilolive-oil
• Shells from 1 pound shrimpshrimp
• 2 large thyme sprigsthyme
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly choppedgarlic
• 1 bay leafbay-leaf
• 1 ounce dried shrimp, optionaldried-shrimp
• Salt and peppersalt-and-pepper

1. 01Pour olive oil into a small pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp shells, thyme sprigs, garlic, bay leaf and dried shrimp if using. Let sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, taking care not to let mixture brown.
2. 02Add 7 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve. May be prepared several hours ahead.

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