Description
The Best Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb white fish (like cod or tilapia), diced
- 4 oz smoked sausage or bacon, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, dice the fish, and chop all vegetables. If using frozen seafood, thaw and pat dry.
- In a large pot, cook sausage or bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in the pot for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes with juice and stir to combine.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
- Reduce heat. Add cream cheese in chunks, stirring until melted. Pour in heavy cream and half the cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Add the shrimp and white fish. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the fish flakes easily.
- Stir in cooked sausage or bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining cheddar and fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Perfect for cold nights or special gatherings.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Creamy Seafood Shrimp Chili, Seafood Chili, Shrimp Recipe, Comfort Food