Fumet de Poisson

The etymology of the word fumet in fumet de poisson is difficult to reconcile. Translating as aroma in relation to savory ingredients and bouquet when describing wine, there is little history to match fumet with fish more than to any other aromatic ingredient. In terms of technique, fumet de poisson follows quite a different set of preparation rules than do meat-based stocks. While meat stocks improve with prolonged simmering, a fumet, if let to simmer too