Spiced Seafood Skillet with Crispy Potatoes

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A one-pan wonder featuring shrimp, mussels, and potatoes simmered in a fragrant spice broth, served with crusty bread for soaking up the juices. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 43 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, scrubbed and debearded mussels, small red potatoes, halved potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 lb, scrubbed and debearded mussels
• 12 oz, small red potatoes, halved potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup, diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp on the edges.
2. Step 2: Push potatoes to one side. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, sliced onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until onion is translucent. Add coriander seeds and fennel seeds, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp, mussels, diced tomatoes, white wine, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and mussels open, stirring once. Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.