Description
Seafood and Shrimp Chili is a creamy, comforting main course that brings bold seafood flavors to a cozy bowl. This easy stovetop chili blends tender shrimp with mixed seafood, white beans, corn, and a velvety coconut cream base. Fragrant garlic, paprika, cumin, and lime lift the dish, while gluten-free flour helps thicken. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, it feeds a crowd with minimal effort and big flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mixed seafood such as scallops and firm white fish, bite-sized
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp gluten free flour
- 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or cooking cream
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in gluten free flour and stir well to create a light roux. Cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add coconut milk, diced tomatoes, white beans, and corn. Simmer gently for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in shrimp and mixed seafood. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until seafood is cooked through and tender.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and chopped herbs. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- To keep this gluten-free, ensure the flour is certified gluten-free.
- For a lighter version, use light coconut milk and omit oil or reduce it by half.
- Adjust heat with a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Leftovers refrigerate well; rewarm gently to avoid overcooking seafood.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Seafood and Shrimp Chili, creamy seafood chili, shrimp chili, gluten-free chili, seafood crowd-pleaser, coconut milk chili, easy seafood dinner, weeknight seafood dish