Stew: Shrimp Mediterranean-Style

Ingredients

• Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek olive oil)
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, cored, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 ½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp ground green cardamom
• 2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
• ½ cup water
• Kosher salt
• black pepper
• 2 ½ lb large shrimp
• 1 cup parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts, optional
• ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds, optional
• Lemon or lime wedges to serve