Fish Stock ~ Fish Stock

1 pound bones and trimmings of any white fish
1 cup sliced onion
12 parsley stems
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp salt
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup of cold water
butter

In a well buttered heavy saucepan combine all ingredients except wine and water.
Steam the mixture for 5 minutes covered.  Add water, wine, bring to a boil, reduce
to low boil,  cook for about 20-25 minutes (skim froth often).  Strain stock through
a fine sieve, press on solids.  Allow to cool.  Stock may be frozen for later use.

Makes 3 cups.

Fish Stock 2
2 pounds bones from a white-fleshed, non-oily fish, including heads if possible
6 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
10 black peppercorns

If the fish heads are used remove the gills.  Run the bones under cold running
water.

Place the bones in a kettle or deep sauce pan and add the remaining ingredients.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.  Strain

Leftover stock may be frozen, for later use.

Makes 6 cups