Description
Craving something rich, cozy, and brimming with coastal flavor? This Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili is the perfect blend of hearty and indulgent, featuring tender shrimp, flaky fish, smoky sausage, and velvety cream in every bite. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, a comforting weekend dish, or new food ideas to impress your guests, this creamy seafood chili brings it all—easy prep, bold flavor, and comforting texture. Perfect for dinner ideas, cold nights, or special gatherings, it’s the ultimate easy recipe for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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
1. Peel and devein the shrimp, dice the fish, and chop all vegetables. If using frozen seafood, thaw and pat dry.
2. In a large pot, cook sausage or bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the drippings in the pot.
3. Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper in the pot for 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Add the fire-roasted tomatoes with juice and stir to combine.
5. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes to develop flavor.
6. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese in chunks, stirring until melted. Pour in heavy cream and half the cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth.
7. Add the shrimp and white fish. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the fish flakes easily.
8. Stir in cooked sausage or bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve hot, garnished with remaining cheddar and fresh parsley or green onions.
Notes
Always add seafood last to avoid overcooking and maintain perfect texture.
Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier melting into the chili.
You can adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg