Creamy Seafood Shrimp Chili (Printable Version)

Hearty chili with shrimp, crab, lobster, beans, and cheese for a creamy, flavorful meal.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Oils and Aromatics

01 - 5 ml olive oil
02 - 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
03 - 150 g chopped onion

→ Liquids and Legumes

04 - 480 ml low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 440 g Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 440 g black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 440 g diced tomatoes with chilis, drained

→ Vegetables and Dairy

08 - 120 ml whole kernel corn, frozen
09 - 115 g shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
10 - 85 g cream cheese

→ Seafood

11 - 140 g lump crab meat
12 - 140 g lobster meat
13 - 450 g shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Seasonings

14 - Seafood seasoning to taste
15 - Chili powder to taste
16 - Cumin to taste
17 - Red cayenne pepper to taste
18 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
03 - Pour in chicken broth, Great Northern beans, black beans, and diced tomatoes with chilis. Stir to combine thoroughly.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
05 - While simmering, season crab meat, lobster meat, and shrimp with seafood seasoning, chili powder, cumin, red cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Add shredded cheeses, corn, cream cheese, crab meat, lobster meat, and seasoned shrimp to the pot. Stir to combine.
07 - Increase heat to medium and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until all seafood is thoroughly cooked.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use fresh seafood for optimal flavor and texture. Adjust seasoning gradually to balance heat and spice.