Silky Smooth Fish Stock: Secret to Seafood Dishes! -…

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) Fish Bones and Heads (from white fish like cod, haddock, sole, or flounder, gills removed!)
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
• 1 large Yellow Onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 stalks Celery, roughly chopped (about 1 cup, 100g)
• 1 medium Carrot, roughly chopped (about ½ cup, 75g)
• 1 Leek, white and light green parts only, thoroughly washed and sliced (about ½ cup, 75g)
• 4 cloves Garlic, lightly crushed
• 1 sprig Fresh Thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 6 sprigs Parsley stems (save the leaves for garnish!)
• 10 Peppercorns, whole
• 1 cup (240ml) Dry White Wine (optional)
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) Cold Water
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon juice or White wine vinegar (optional)