Description
This creamy seafood and shrimp chili is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Packed with juicy shrimp, tender seafood mix, smoky bacon, sweet corn, jalapeños, and a dreamy cheesy broth, it’s the perfect quick dinner idea for chilly nights. Whether you’re craving easy dinner inspiration, cozy food ideas, or rich seafood recipes, this one delivers bold flavor and creamy satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
6 slices bacon
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeños, diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups corn kernels
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound seafood mix (scallops, crab, or white fish)
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ lime, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Sour cream and jalapeño slices, optional for topping
Instructions
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave bacon drippings in the pot.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in diced jalapeños, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, then add fire-roasted tomatoes and corn. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add shrimp and seafood mix. Cook for 4–5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and seafood is opaque.
5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then pour in heavy cream and shredded cheddar. Stir until cheese is fully melted and chili is creamy.
6. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Return bacon to the pot. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
7. Serve hot with sour cream, jalapeños, cilantro, and green onions if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
You can use pre-cooked seafood but reduce cooking time in step 4.
Garnish options add great contrast—don’t skip the lime and herbs!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: shrimp chili, creamy seafood recipe, easy dinner, spicy chili, soup with shrimp