Description
Mediterranean Mixed Seafood combines shrimp, calamari, mussels, and white fish simmered in a rich garlic tomato sauce with olive oil, herbs, and lemon. A flavorful coastal seafood recipe perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb (450 g) calamari rings and tentacles
1 lb (450 g) mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 lb (450 g) firm white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut), cut into chunks
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute seafood broth if preferred)
1 cup seafood broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Lemon wedges, for serving
Crusty bread, for dipping
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and sliced red bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in white wine and seafood broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Add fish chunks and mussels first. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes until mussels begin to open.
8. Add shrimp and calamari, then cook uncovered for 3–4 minutes until seafood is cooked through.
9. Discard any mussels that do not open.
10. Finish with fresh lemon juice, parsley, and basil.
11. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh seafood whenever possible for the best flavor and texture.
If white wine is not preferred, replace it with extra seafood broth.
Do not overcook the seafood to keep shrimp tender and calamari soft.
Serve immediately with crusty bread to enjoy the flavorful Mediterranean sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner / Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean