Classic Shrimp Gobernador Tacos

Serves: 2

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

42

Spice

45

Sweetness

43

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1

Salt

Directions:

1

*Cook's Note: Use only the outer part of the tomatoes without seeds

2

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat

3

Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes

4

Add the tomatoes and bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes

5

Add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes

6

Stir in the tomato puree, oregano, bay leaf, and smoked paprika

7

Cook for another 3 minutes

8

Season with salt and pepper, to taste

9

Remove the pan from the heat and set aside

10

Remove the bay leaf and discard

11

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat

12

Lay 2 tortillas, flat on the bottom of the pan, side by side

13

Put a small mound of cheese on 1 side of each tortilla

14

Wait until the cheese melts slightly, about 1 minute, and then add about 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture to each tortilla

15

Fold the tortillas over into half-moon shapes and cook to melt the cheese completely, another 1 to 2 minutes

16

Transfer to a platter and keep warm

17

Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and shrimp mixture

18

Arrange the tacos on a serving platter and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side