Seafood Lover’s Chili Recipe

If you’re a seafood lover, this recipe is for you. This chili features a delightful mix of shrimp, crab, and white fish, simmered in a flavorful tomato base. The addition of bell peppers, onions, and a touch of Old Bay seasoning gives it a deliciously unique taste that will transport you to the coast.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound crab meat
• 1 pound white fish fillets, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the shrimp, crab meat, and white fish to the pot. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the seafood is partially cooked.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Bring the chili to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
5. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve the seafood chili hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.

Enjoy this Seafood Lover’s Chili with some crusty bread or cornbread for a complete and satisfying meal. The combination of shrimp, crab, and white fish adds a delicious seafood twist to the classic chili recipe. The bell peppers, onions, and Old Bay seasoning give it a coastal flavor that will transport you to the seaside. This chili is perfect for seafood enthusiasts looking for a comforting and flavorful dish.