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 Oil1 small
White Onion (minced)1 cup
Tomato Puree (canned)1 tsp
Oregano (dried)1
Bay Leaf1 tsp
Paprika (smoked)1
SaltDirections:
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