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Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili

Cozy Up with Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili Delight

Delight in a bowl of Creamy Seafood and Shrimp Chili, a warm and hearty dish perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp cleaned and chopped
  • 1 pound Scallops cleaned
  • 1 pound Tilapia cleaned and chopped
For the Chili Base
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or substitute heavy cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese mild cheese recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper to taste
  • 1 can Beans black or pinto, drained
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Seafood or Vegetable Broth or chicken broth as substitute
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Seasoning to adjust flavor

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the seafood by cleaning and chopping shrimp, scallops, and tilapia into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Sauté chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers in a large pot with oil for 5–7 minutes until soft.
  3. Lower heat, add cream cheese, and stir continuously for 3–4 minutes until melted and creamy.
  4. Fold in seafood, beans, and broth, then bring to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes.
  5. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and stir before reducing heat to low.
  6. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. To thicken, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the pot, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served with crusty bread or rice, and can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.

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