Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili Recipe
This Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish blending succulent shrimp, crab, and lobster with a creamy combination of cheeses and beans. Perfectly seasoned and simmered to develop rich flavors, this chili offers a comforting twist on traditional recipes, ideal for seafood lovers seeking a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 5 oz lump crab meat
- 5 oz lobster meat
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Chili Base
- 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)
Cheese and Cream
- 1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese
Seasonings
- Seafood seasoning
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Red cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Combine Liquids and Beans: Pour in the chicken broth, add both drained and rinsed Great Northern beans and black beans, and stir in the drained diced tomatoes with chilis. Mix everything well to combine.
- Simmer Chili Base: Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the Dutch oven, and let the chili base simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Season Seafood: While the chili base simmers, season the crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning to prepare them for cooking.
- Add Cheese and Seafood: Stir shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, frozen corn, cream cheese, and the seasoned crab, lobster, and shrimp into the pot.
- Cook Seafood Through: Increase the heat back to medium and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until all the seafood is fully cooked and the cheeses have melted into a creamy chili.
Notes
- You can substitute the seafood seasoning with Old Bay seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- The diced tomatoes with chilis add a mild heat; adjust the chili powder and cayenne pepper according to your heat preference.
- Use frozen or fresh seafood as preferred; just adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheeses and cream cheese or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a filling meal.
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