Classic Shrimp Gobernador Tacos Recipe

Name: Classic Shrimp Gobernador Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small white onion, minced; 2 tomatoes, chopped*; 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped; 1 cup canned tomato puree; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese; Lime wedges, for serving; Hot sauce, for serving (recommended: Tapatio)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white onion, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped*
1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
1 cup canned tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
Lime wedges, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving (recommended: Tapatio)

1
In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
4
Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the tomato puree, oregano, bay leaf, and smoked paprika.
6
Cook for another 3 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
9
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
10
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Lay 2 tortillas, flat on the bottom of the pan, side by side.
12
Put a small mound of cheese on 1 side of each tortilla.
13
Wait until the cheese melts slightly, about 1 minute, and then add about 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture to each tortilla.
14
Fold the tortillas over into half-moon shapes and cook to melt the cheese completely, another 1 to 2 minutes.
15
Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
16
Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and shrimp mixture.
17
Arrange the tacos on a serving platter and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.
18
*Cook's Note: Use only the outer part of the tomatoes without seeds.

396

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small white onion, minced, 2 tomatoes, chopped*, 1 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced, and more.

Yes, Classic Shrimp Gobernador Tacos 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.

Classic Shrimp Gobernador Tacos

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