Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Char the Chiles
- Heat grill or oven broiler (or flame‑roast on stovetop) until hot.
- Grill or broil chiles until skin is blistered and blackened, turning to get even char (about 10–12 minutes).
Step 2: Steam & Chop the Chiles
- After charring, place chiles in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for ~15 minutes to steam.
- Peel off blackened skin, discard seeds, and chop flesh into ≈ ¼‑inch pieces.
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp
- Bring salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook 2‑3 minutes until opaque.
- Transfer shrimp to ice bath to stop cooking. Cool, drain, and pat dry.
Step 4: Mix the Campechana Base
- In a large bowl, combine: chopped roasted chiles, tomato, jalapeños, tomato‑clam juice, ketchup, olives, cilantro, onion, oregano, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
Step 5: Fold in Seafood & Avocado
- Gently mix in the cooked shrimp, crabmeat, and avocado cubes.
Step 6: Serve
- Spoon into serving dish or large glass. Garnish with bay leaf if using.
- Serve cold, with tortilla chips on the side.