Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili
Imagine a cozy evening with the warmth of delicious chili wafting through your home. This Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili brings a delightful twist to traditional chili, combining succulent shrimp, rich crab, and delicate lobster into a creamy base that invites everyone to the table. It’s a perfect dish for family gatherings, cozy winter nights, or even a festive holiday meal that will impress your guests.
What makes this chili truly special is not just its creamy texture and vibrant flavors but how it allows you to savor the ocean’s bounty in every spoonful. The harmonious blend of spices, paired with an array of tender seafood, makes this dish a standout that readers will love for both its comforting taste and ease of preparation.
This is what the finished dish looks like when perfectly baked.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chilis (drained)
- ½ cup whole kernel corn (frozen)
- 1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 5 oz lump crab
- 5 oz lobster meat
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Seafood seasoning to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gather your ingredients before diving into this delightful cooking adventure!
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, both types of beans, and the diced tomatoes with chilis. Mix well.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- While the chili simmers, season the crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning.
- Stir in the frozen corn, shredded cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp into the pot.
- Increase the heat back to medium and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until all the seafood is cooked through.
Tips & Variations
- Ingredient substitutions: You can substitute shrimp with scallops or use any other seafood you love. If you prefer a vegetarian option, consider using tofu or extra beans.
- Optional variations: Add a kick with diced jalapeños or swap the cheese for a dairy-free option to cater to different dietary needs.
- Storage or reheating tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.
Recipe Information
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Easy
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Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili
350kcal
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15.5 oz) Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (15.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chilis (drained)
- ½ cup whole kernel corn (frozen)
Seafood and Dairy Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 5 oz lump crab
- 5 oz lobster meat
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Spices and Seasoning
- to taste seafood seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (optional)
- to taste salt and pepper
Method
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, both types of beans, and the diced tomatoes with chilis. Mix well.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- While the chili simmers, season the crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning.
- Stir in the frozen corn, shredded cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp into the pot.
- Increase the heat back to medium and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until all the seafood is cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein25gFat15gSaturated Fat5gSodium800mgFiber8gSugar4g
Notes
Consider substituting shrimp with scallops or using tofu or extra beans for a vegetarian option. For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or swap cheese for a dairy-free alternative. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.