Ingredients

Shrimp shells from 1 lb of shrimp

2 cups water from peeling shrimp

2 garlic cloves finely minced

1 onion sliced

2 bay leaves

2 celery ribs sliced in chuncks

1 bell pepper cubed

1 tsp cayanne pepper or favorite hot sauce

Preparation

add all ingredients to a large pot. Add water to cover. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and cook for 20 mins. Shells will turn whitish. Strain liquid and discard rest.