Taco Gobernador

Tacos Gobernador is a popular Mexican dish featuring juicy shrimp, gooey cheese, and tender veggies. The shrimp is clearly the star here, making it a delicious seafood taco to help elevate taco night

Prep Time2

Cook Time10

Total Time12

Servings: tacos

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 tablespoon butter unsalted
1 large green pepper sliced (poblano if you can get it, otherwise bell)
1 large yellow onion sliced thin
1 ½ pounds shrimp deveined and peeled
1 tablespoon garlic minced
½ tablespoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For serving:

Corn tortillas
Oaxaca cheese shredded (or mozzarella)
butter as needed

Instructions

In a large skillet, add oil and butter, on medium high heat. Melt butter then add green pepper and onion and cook for about 3-5 minutes.
Add shrimp, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until all the shrimp is opaque (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly in a bowl.
Clean your skillet and melt butter on medium low heat (about ½ tablespoon), then add a corn tortilla. On half, add some cheese, your shrimp mixture then more cheese. Carefully fold the other half over and lightly toast, then flip and toast the other side as well.
Repeat for as many as you want.
Serve warm for best texture.

Notes

When both sides of the tacos are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, they’re ready to serve. If a little cheese spills out, don’t worry—let it crisp in the skillet to form a delicious cheese skirt that adds extra texture.
If you’re working with a smaller skillet, cook the shrimp in batches. Giving them space ensures they make full contact with the pan so they sear properly instead of steaming, which builds better flavor and color.
Perfectly cooked shrimp turn pink and opaque, forming a gentle “C” shape. If they tighten into an “O,” they’re overcooked and can become rubbery. Watch them closely—they cook fast!

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