How to Make Tacos Gobernador - A Step-by-Step Guide

Originating from the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Tacos Gobernador is a beloved dish that has made its way into the hearts and stomachs of people around the world. This mouthwatering recipe combines succulent shrimp, sweet bell peppers, creamy cheese, and a touch of spice to create a culinary masterpiece that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

With its roots in the coastal state of Sinaloa, Tacos Gobernador pays homage to the region's bountiful seafood and vibrant flavors. The dish is...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup diced onion
  • 1 serrano pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 pound raw shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut into small pieces
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 teaspoons bacon drippings, divided
  • 8 (8 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Oaxaca cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 tacos

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and serrano and cook until onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they have softened, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and lime juice. Cook until shrimp turns pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Divide shrimp mixture into 8 equal portions. Set aside.
  • Melt 1/2 teaspoon bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 tortilla on bacon drippings. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese and 1 portion shrimp mixture to one side of the tortilla. Fold over and cook until tortilla is semi-crisp and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip taco onto other side and cook to desired crispiness, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Nutrition

    513 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 245mg
    • Sodium: 575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 383mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 473mg