Amazing Mediterranean Seafood Skillet

Name: Amazing Mediterranean Seafood Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined); 200 grams Squid (cleaned and cut into rings); 500 grams Mussels (cleaned and debearded); 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved); 1 small Onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground); 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped); 1/2 Lemon (for juice and garnish); 1/2 cup White Wine (or vegetable broth) (optional, for deglazing)

This amazing seafood recipe features a delicious mix of shrimp, squid, and mussels cooked quickly with cherry tomatoes, garlic, onion, and fresh parsley. It's so delicious and simple that you can cook it almost every day, perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal.

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Fresh seafood and vegetables ready to cook

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

35g

Protein

12g

Carbs

19g

Fat

Sautéing aromatics in olive oil

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Seafood simmering with tomatoes and herbs

Instructions

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Finely chop the small onion.
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Finely chop the small onion.
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For an even sauté, chop the onion into uniform, small pieces.
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Mince the garlic cloves.
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Mince the garlic cloves.
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Use a garlic press for speed, or finely mince by hand to release more flavor.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes.
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Place multiple cherry tomatoes between two plates or container lids to slice them all at once quickly.
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Chop the fresh parsley.
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Chop the fresh parsley.
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Save some parsley for garnish at the end.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic; it can turn bitter quickly.
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Add the prepared shrimp, squid, and mussels to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp start to turn pink.
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Add the prepared shrimp, squid, and mussels to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp start to turn pink.
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Ensure the pan is hot enough to sear the seafood slightly before it releases too much moisture.
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Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Taste and adjust seasoning after the seafood has cooked through.
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Pour in the white wine or vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Pour in the white wine or vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
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The wine adds depth of flavor, but broth is a great non-alcoholic alternative.
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Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the shrimp and squid are fully cooked. Discard any mussels that do not open.
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Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the shrimp and squid are fully cooked. Discard any mussels that do not open.
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Do not overcook the seafood, especially shrimp and squid, as they can become tough quickly.
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Remove the lid and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seafood.
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Remove the lid and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the seafood.
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Lemon juice brightens the flavors and adds a zesty finish.
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Serve immediately, perhaps with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Serve immediately, perhaps with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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A side of crusty bread is perfect for scooping up every last bit of the flavorful sauce.