Mediterranean Seafood Shrimp Chili (Printable)

Hearty seafood chili with shrimp, white fish, olives, and Mediterranean spices. Ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 10 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 9 oz firm white fish such as cod or halibut, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
07 - 1 small zucchini, diced
08 - 3.5 oz pitted green olives, halved
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasoning

10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Liquids

16 - 1 2/3 cups fish or vegetable stock
17 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
18 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Garnish

19 - 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in the garlic and zucchini; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
04 - Pour in the diced tomatoes and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Add the white fish and simmer for 8 minutes until just opaque.
06 - Stir in the shrimp and olives. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
07 - Remove from heat. Squeeze in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The white fish melts into the broth creating natural richness without any cream
  • That surprise pinch of cinnamon makes people ask whats your secret
  • Everything cooks in one pot so dinner feels fancy but cleanup is minimal
02 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery and tough
  • The cinnamon is the quiet hero that makes guests ask what makes this different
  • This chili actually tastes better the next day as flavors meld overnight
03 -
  • Cut all your fish and vegetables to similar sizes so everything cooks evenly
  • Keep the heat at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil to protect the seafood texture

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