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Tacos Gobernador (Shrimp Tacos)

Years ago I had the most delicious Tacos Gobernador or Shrimp Tacos that I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant in Austin Texas. I’ve literally dreamt about them. Fast forward to this week when I saw a reel by Alfredo Garcia @freddsters making them and I swear I dropped to my knees. . They were as good as I remember!🌮🌮

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6
Serves
20m
Prep
15m
Cook

Ingredients

  • shrimp
  • oil
  • poblano peppers
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • chipotle peppers in adobo
  • adobo sauce
  • Roma tomatoes
  • corn tortillas
  • cheese

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic, onion, and poblano peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.

  3. 3

    Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the chopped shrimp to the other side, along with the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, then mix it in with the vegetables.

  5. 5

    Add the minced chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Mix in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Taste the filling and adjust seasonings if needed. Remove the filling from the heat.

  7. 7

    To assemble the tacos, place a corn tortilla in an oiled skillet over medium heat. Coat both sides of the tortilla with oil.

  8. 8

    Add a layer of shredded cheese to one half of the tortilla.

  9. 9

    Top the cheese with the shrimp filling.

  10. 10

    Add more shredded cheese on top of the filling.

  11. 11

    Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.

  12. 12

    Cook for approximately 1 minute per side, or until the taco is crispy and the cheese is melted and browned.

  13. 13

    Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve hot with cilantro salsa.

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