Tacos Gobernador (Shrimp and Cheese Tacos)
MAKES 8
Take your taste buds south of the border with these tasty tacos named for a Mexican governor who loved the flavorful combo. No shrimp? Try boneless chicken thighs.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-size pieces
- Dash or two chipotle powder
- 8 (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded
Optional Ingredients
- Lime wedges
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes, or until soft.
- Add poblano and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté 3 minutes or until pepper softens. Add shrimp and chipotle powder, stirring occasionally. Cook for a minute or two, just until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm.
- To make tacos, place one tortilla on a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. When cheese melts, add a spoonful of warm shrimp filling and fold in half. Place on a warm platter while preparing remaining tacos.
- Serve warm, with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
- Sodium: 540.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.0 g
- Fiber: 1.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 17.0 g