CAMPECHANA: MEXICAN SEAFOOD SOUP

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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

3 lbs seafood (call around to your local grocers seafood section they will most likely have a frozen mix. You want )
1 whole cucumber, peeled and finely diced
3 large tomatoes, finely diced
1 large onion, finely diced
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
5 jalapenos, finely chopped (I only used 2 very small ones)
2 avocados, chopped (love it so I used 3 firm ones so they wouldn't get musshie)
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 limes, juice of
4 cups seafood stock (don't purchase separately you make your own!)
3 cups vegetable juice
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper

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

BethuEl
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This soup is okay, but I've had better. I think it needs more flavor.


Zuraam Mughal Zuraam Mughal
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I wasn't a big fan of this soup. I found the broth to be a bit too bland and the seafood was overcooked.


Jocyliin Chavez
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less chili pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Orlando Mukes
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood and it's always delicious.


Aliyyii Aliyyii
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


sanjoy datta
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I'm a big fan of seafood soups and this one is definitely one of my favorites. It's packed with flavor and the seafood is cooked perfectly.


Ethan Bassen
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The recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the lime juice and cilantro.


Rosie Cottrell
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Teketel Dawit
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the variety of seafood.


Subhash Vai
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp, fish, and mussels that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect way to do it.


Athula Anil Kumara
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood soups, but this one changed my mind. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ka Wase
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This soup is a must-try for seafood lovers! It's incredibly flavorful and packed with a variety of seafood. I especially loved the combination of shrimp, fish, and mussels.


Faisal Ali ghoo
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I tried making the Campechana using the recipe from AliceRecipes and it turned out amazing! The seafood was so fresh and flavorful, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authent