Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

This Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is a delightful dish that brings the ocean’s freshest flavors to your bowl. With a rich and creamy base packed with tender shrimp, succulent crab, and lobster meat, it’s a celebration of maritime goodness. This dish is not only comforting but also impressively sophisticated, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners, festive gatherings, or even a special date night at home. Your loved ones will be drawn in by the inviting aroma, and they’ll surely savor every spoonful!

Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave something warm and hearty, this chili is a great way to introduce more seafood into your diet while still providing the familiar comfort of traditional chili recipes. The combination of spices, creamy textures, and flavorful seafood will have everyone asking for seconds!

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

Gathering all the wholesome ingredients for a delicious seafood chili.

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, both types of beans, and diced tomatoes with chilis. Mix well.
5. Lower the heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
6. While simmering, season the crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with your desired seafood seasoning; set aside.
7. Stir in the cheese, corn, cream cheese, crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp into the pot.
8. Increase heat back to medium; cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until all seafood is cooked through and the cheese is melted.

Tips & Variations

• Ingredient substitutions: You can swap out the crab and lobster for other seafood like scallops or just stick to shrimp for a simpler version.
• Optional variations: For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce. You can also use different types of cheese based on your preference!
• Storage and reheating tips: This chili stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot over low heat, adding a splash of broth if it becomes too thick.

Recipe Information

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Total time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 6
• Difficulty level: Easy

Delicious seafood chili garnished and ready to serve.