Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Seafood Diet: Pescatarian

Description

Description A cozy, indulgent twist on classic chili featuring shrimp, lump crab, and lobster in a creamy, spiced broth.

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 frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1 cup shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 5 oz lump crab
  • 5 oz lobster meat
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Seasonings: seafood seasoning, chili powder, cumin, red cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent, about 4–6 minutes.
  2. Add shrimp, crab, and lobster. Cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque, approximately 2–4 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, Great Northern beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Season and bring to a simmer for 8–12 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and add cream cheese and shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For a milder chili, adjust the cayenne pepper; can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or heavy cream.