Best 4 Seafood Campechana Recipes
Seafood campechana is a hearty and flavorful stew that is packed with a variety of seafood. Originating in Mexico, this dish has become a popular staple in many cultures. It typically includes a combination of shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, and various types of fish. The seafood is simmered in a rich broth made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a variety of spices. Served with rice or tortillas, seafood campechana is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion.
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CAMPECHANA EXTRA (MEXICAN SEAFOOD COCKTAIL)
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
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.
- This recipe and headnote have been updated as a part of our archive repair project.
CAMPECHANA: MEXICAN SEAFOOD SOUP
Campechana is a Mexican seafood cocktail usually made of oysters, baby octopus, mussels, shrimp, squid and scallops.The seafood mix is prepared in its broth with vegetable juice, lime juice, ketchup, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, avocado and cilantro. Of course, jalapenos for the spicy kick (I only use 2 SMALL ones for flavor)! Tried this in a restaurant for $20 a bowl!!! I was able to find all these ingredients at Wal-Mart for under $35!! What you can't find in the mix purchase separately (my mix didn't have oysters, mussels or shrimp so I bought canned oysters, skipped the mussels and got frozen shrimp). This is in one word: SUBLIME.
Provided by Misses Wilson
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 25-30 bowls, 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil seafood mix in 4 to 5 cups of water for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain, setting aside broth.
- Cool both seafood and broth.
- Prepare tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cucumbers and jalapenos.
- In a large bowl, mix well. Add seafood mix.
- Add vinegar and juice from limes, broth, ketchup and vegetable juice.
- Season with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add avocados.
- Serve with tostadas or saltine crackers. (I served it with extra sour sourdough crusty rolls).
- TIPS:.
- 1) I purchased the seafood as a mix from Food4less for around $3.50 a pound. It was already pre-sliced and ready to go. This is a more economical and convenient alternative than purchasing the oysters, squid and such individually.
- 2) Most recipes call for Clamato juice but since we are using the broth that absorbed the flavors from the seafood when they were boiled, vegetable juice such as V-8 will do.
- 3) Beware! I found the 5 jalapenos called for in this recipe to be beyond my "spice" tolerance. Modify the amount according to taste.
- 4) Of course, get a cold bottle of Corona beer and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 188.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.1
MEXICAN SEAFOOD COCKTAIL (CAMPECHANA)
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
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
SEAFOOD CAMPECHANA RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by á-7888
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix sauce ingredients well and set aside. Mix vegetables and combine with sauce mixture. Delicately fold in the seafood mix. Serve in an ice cream sundae glass with warm homemade corn tortilla chips. Garnish each with a fresh bay leaf and finely chopped fresh jalapeños on the side.
Tips:
- Use fresh seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better the campechana will taste. If you can, buy your seafood from a reputable fishmonger or market.
- Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a variety of seafood: Campechana is typically made with a variety of seafood, such as shrimp, fish, and calamari. This gives the dish a complex and flavorful taste.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of campechana, so make sure it is flavorful. You can use a fish stock, vegetable stock, or even a combination of the two.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables add color, texture, and flavor to campechana. Some common vegetables used in campechana include tomatoes, onions, peppers, and celery.
- Season the campechana to taste: Campechana should be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice for a bit of acidity.
Conclusion:
Campechana is a delicious and flavorful Mexican seafood stew that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish to try, be sure to give campechana a try!
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