Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili Recipe
This Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp, lump crab, and lobster meat with creamy cheeses and a blend of beans and spices. Simmered to perfection in a Dutch oven, this chili offers a delightful mix of textures and a rich, savory taste, perfect for a comforting meal that elevates traditional chili with a luxurious seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base 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
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese
Seafood
- 5 oz lump crab
- 5 oz lobster meat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings
- Seafood seasoning (to taste)
- Chili powder (to taste)
- Cumin (to taste)
- Red cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, careful not to burn the garlic.
- Combine Base Ingredients: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, drained Great Northern beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes with chilis. Stir everything together well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Simmer: Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the Dutch oven, and let the mixture simmer gently for 15–20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the chili to develop depth.
- Prepare and Season Seafood: While the chili simmers, season the lump crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning, chili powder, cumin, red cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Add Cheese and Seafood: Stir in the shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, frozen corn, cream cheese, and the seasoned lump crab, lobster meat, and shrimp into the simmering chili.
- Cook Seafood: Increase the heat back to medium and cook the chili for an additional 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the seafood is cooked through and the cheeses are melted, creating a creamy and rich texture.
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the seafood to keep it tender and juicy.
- You can substitute seafood seasoning with Old Bay seasoning if preferred.
- Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness of the chili.
- This chili pairs well with crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or include diced jalapeños.
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