Making shrimp broth, but what if I add salmon bits?

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As in the title. I’ve been retaining the Aldi “tiger shrimp” shells as we eat them. I ordinarily just fry the shrimp shells in some butter/onion, then simmer for a broth, but I have these leftover bits of uncooked salmon from the other day which are the thin “tails” that I didn’t want to roast with the rest for the dinner.

Wondering if I simmer them all together, will the salmon over power the shrimp flavor? Or enhance? For reference, I have nearly 500g of leftover shrimp shells (basically dry weight) plus about 150 g of salmon.

Many thanks in advance.

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I think it will probably overpower the shrimp flavor, but who knows? I like both flavors, so maybe just try it and see what happens :slight_smile:

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Do you want to eat the salmon or make seafood stock for another use? How about making shrimp stock, straining out the shells, then poaching the salmon in the stock? Add spring vegetables, maybe some rice or potatoes …

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