Description
A cozy, indulgent twist on classic chili featuring shrimp, lump crab, and lobster in a creamy, spiced broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent, about 4–6 minutes.
- Add shrimp, crab, and lobster. Cook until shrimp turns pink and opaque, approximately 2–4 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, Great Northern beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn. Season and bring to a simmer for 8–12 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add cream cheese and shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings.
Notes
For a milder chili, adjust the cayenne pepper; can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: seafood chili, creamy chili, shrimp recipe, crab recipe, lobster recipe