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Delicious bowl of hearty seafood and shrimp chili with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients

Seafood and Shrimp Chili

A hearty, spicy chili packed with tender shrimp, white fish, and bold flavors that will warm you up on any cold day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound white fish fillets cod or halibut, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, broth, and bay leaf to the pot, stirring to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season fish chunks with salt and pepper, then gently add to the chili along with the shrimp.
  7. Continue simmering for 8-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through and fish flakes easily.
  8. Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice just before serving.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or crusty bread.

Notes

Don't overcook the seafood or it will become tough. You can substitute any firm white fish for the cod or halibut. For extra heat, add diced jalapeños with the bell pepper.