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Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting seafood and shrimp chili with a rich, creamy texture and vibrant spices that creates a warm and satisfying dish.


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 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


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, both types of beans, and diced tomatoes with chilis. Optionally, add Better Than Bouillon and mix well.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Season crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning.
  7. Stir in cheese, corn, cream cheese, crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp into the pot.
  8. Increase heat back to medium and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes until all seafood is cooked through.

Notes

Always start with high-quality seafood for the best flavor. Letting the chili simmer for a longer time enhances the depth of flavors.