Tacos Gobernador

Tacos Gobernador
Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ medium onion - about 1 cup (yellow or white) (chopped )
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 Lb Shrimp (frozen or fresh) (Peeled, deveined and cut into small pieces)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cup shredded chihuahua or mozzarella cheese
  • 8 to 10 corn tortillas
  • more butter to fry the tacos

Steps

  1. 1

    In a large skillet (an iron skillet preferably), add some butter and saute the onions and bell peppers. Cook until soft for about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer translucent. Note: Make sure not to overcook the shrimp as it can become rubbery.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Assemble the tacos by adding a layer of shrimp and top it with shredded cheese.

  5. 5

    On a separate skillet, melt some butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the tacos open to warm up the entire tortilla. See note

  6. 6

    As soon as the tortilla becomes soft, using a spatula, fold it to cover the shrimp side.

  7. 7

    Flip the tacos to brown the other side. Cook until crispy and the cheese has melted. Repeat process until all tacos are done.