Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

🦐 Easy Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Ingredients:

1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium or large)

1/2 lb white fish (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into chunks

1/2 lb crab meat (optional, for extra flavor)

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

1 onion, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juices

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans (or great northern beans), rinsed & drained

1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder (more if you like it spicy)

1/2 tsp cumin

2 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for extra creaminess)

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil/butter over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes.

2. Build the base: Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, corn, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes.

3. Make it creamy: Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth. Let it simmer gently (don’t boil hard) for 5 minutes.

4. Cook seafood: Add shrimp, fish, and crab meat. Simmer just until shrimp turn pink and fish is flaky—about 5 minutes.

5. Finish & serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro/parsley and serve with lime wedges.

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🔥 Serving ideas:

With warm crusty bread or cornbread

Over rice for a heartier meal

With a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top