Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 shallots, roughly chopped
• 1 head garlic, cut in half
• 1/2 cup fennel stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1 carrot, roughly chopped
• Fish bones from 1 or 2 fish, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 1/2 cups water

Instructions

1. Heat saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil, shallots, garlic halves, fennel, peppercorns, carrot and saute for a few minutes. Add fish bone and continue to saute for 5 minutes then add wine and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes and strain. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.