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4.9 from 42 votes

Shrimp and Red Bean Chili Recipe

A delectable seafood chili recipe with huge tiger prawns. This is my favorite shrimp chili, with loads of seasoning.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (or use a poblano pepper for milder heat)
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 can 15 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 6 ounce tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce pick your favorite
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (or 2 tablespoons for more pronounced flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and jalapeno (or poblano) pepper in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  3. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, hot sauce, cumin, chili powder, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until heated through. You can simmer longer to let the flavor develop even more.
  5. Add shrimp; simmer 10 minutes longer or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  6. Serve with rice if desired.

Notes

  • Makes about 4 servings.
  • Heat Factor: Mild-Medium, though you can up the heat factor with spicier chili peppers or with the addition of spicy chili powder or flakes, or your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 6g (9%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 2413mg (101%) Potassium 1162mg (33%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1995IU (40%) Vitamin C 46.8mg (52%) Calcium 229mg (23%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 6g 9%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 2413mg 101%
Potassium 1162mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1995IU 40%
Vitamin C 46.8mg 52%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.