Best 2 Mexican Seafood Cocktail Campechana Recipes

Mexican seafood cocktail campechana is a refreshing and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a variety of fresh seafood, such as shrimp, octopus, and scallops, which are cooked and then chilled. The seafood is then combined with a tangy, flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAMPECHANA EXTRA (MEXICAN SEAFOOD COCKTAIL)

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Campechana is the perfect marriage of shrimp cocktail and salsa, with extra layers of flavor thanks to sweet lump crabmeat, smoky New Mexican chiles, briny olives, and creamy avocado. This version was adapted from the ever-popular appetizer served at Goode Company Seafood in Houston, TX.

Provided by Levi Goode

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp Crab Avocado Chile Pepper Tomato Olive Cilantro Appetizer Summer Lime Juice Salsa

Yield 4-6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 medium New Mexico (also called Anaheim), poblano, or Hatch chiles (about 6 ounces)
1/2 pound medium shrimp (preferably wild), peeled, deveined, tails removed
Kosher salt
1 small tomato, seeded, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1-2 jalapeños, stems, ribs, and seeds removed, finely chopped
1/2 cup tomato-clam cocktail, such as Clamato juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound crabmeat (preferably jumbo lump), picked over
1 avocado, pitted, cubed
1 fresh bay leaf (optional)
Tortilla chips (for serving)

Steps:

Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or preheat broiler. If broiling, place chiles on a rimmed baking sheet. Grill, broil, or roast chiles directly over flame on stovetop, turning occasionally, until very tender and blackened all over, 10-12 minutes. Poblanos might take a little longer, so test doneness with a paring knife.
Transfer chiles to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let steam 15 minutes. Peel chiles. Halve lengthwise, discard seeds, and chop into 1/4" pieces.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook shrimp until just opaque and pink, 2-3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to an ice bath and let sit until cool, about 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
Mix chiles, tomato, jalapeños, Clamato juice, ketchup, olives, cilantro, onion, oregano, garlic, lime juice, oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Carefully fold in shrimp, crab, and avocado.
Transfer to a serving bowl or tall sundae glass and top with bay leaf, if using. Serve with tortilla chips alongside.
Do Ahead
Salsa base (without seafood and avocado) can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to a resealable container and chill.
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MEXICAN SEAFOOD COCKTAIL (CAMPECHANA)

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This is a favorite at Goode Company Seafood in Houston. It goes perfectly with fried tortilla chips and an ice cold Corona! Here, at the Home, they installed a new computer program and corporate was explaining it - well, we had made it for us in the kitchen, as a trial run and had some left over! It flew out the window - fortunately we had some left over - delicously seafood flavor with lots of spice.;)

Provided by Manami

Categories Crab

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup Clamato juice (tomato clam cocktail)
1/4 cup seeded and chopped fresh tomato
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2 roasted anaheim chilies, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 serrano chili, finely chopped
kosher salt, to taste
1/2 lb cooked and peeled medium shrimp
1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked and cleaned
1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

Combine the first 15 ingredients in a large bowl and season with salt; toss to mix.
Fold in shrimp, crab, and avocado.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 466.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 18.2

Tips:

Use fresh seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cocktail.
Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood is delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender.
Use a variety of seafood. This will give your cocktail more flavor and texture.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make a seafood cocktail, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
Serve the cocktail chilled. This will help to keep the seafood fresh and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Seafood cocktail is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish to enjoy, give seafood cocktail a try.