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Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A warm bowl of chili that combines succulent shrimp, rich crab, and tender lobster in a creamy, savory broth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 23 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

Instructions

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

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or buttery cornbread, and consider garnishing with fresh cilantro or chives.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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