Abra'S Campechana Recipe

Name: Abra'S Campechana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 baby octopus, 1-2 lbs, fresh is best but frozen is okay; 1 cup V8 juice; 2 cups Clamato juice; 1/2 pound sea scallops; 1/2 pound rock shrimp, or small regular shrimp, shelled; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 tablespoons catsup; 1 1/4 teaspoons Yucatan Sunshine hot sauce, or 2 teaspoons Cholula or Tapatio sauce; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup ripe tomato, diced; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 ripe avocado, diced

Servings: persons

1 baby octopus, 1-2 lbs, fresh is best but frozen is okay
1 cup V8 juice
2 cups Clamato juice
1/2 pound sea scallops
1/2 pound rock shrimp, or small regular shrimp, shelled
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons catsup
1 1/4 teaspoons Yucatan Sunshine hot sauce, or 2 teaspoons Cholula or Tapatio sauce
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup ripe tomato, diced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 ripe avocado, diced

1
Prepare octopus by cutting tentacles into very small pieces. You can also cut up the body of the octopus, if you wish. Place V8 and Clamato in a saucepan, bring to a boil, add octopus. Cover and boil very gently for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, cut scallops into quarters, and shell shrimp, if you're not using rock shrimp. When octopus is very tender, stir in shrimp and scallops and simmer for just 2-3 minutes, until they are barely opaque. Remove pan from heat.
3
Stir in lime juice, hot sauce, catsup, onion, and tomato. Add a little additional Clamato if you like. There should be enough liquid to barely float the seafood - this is a cocktail, not a soup. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in cilantro and avocado just before serving. If you have Mexican margarita glasses, it's beautiful to serve the campechana in them.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 baby octopus, 1-2 lbs, fresh is best but frozen is okay, 1 cup V8 juice, 2 cups Clamato juice, 1/2 pound sea scallops, and more.

Yes, Abra'S Campechana falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Abra'S Campechana

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