Tacos Gobernador

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These tacos originated in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. It is said that the governor of Sinaloa loved shrimp and quesadillas so the chef of a well-known restaurant created these, a cross between a shrimp taco and a quesadilla. And so these were named Tacos Gobernador ('Governor Tacos').

Submitted by Yoly

Updated on September 17, 2023

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

8 tacos

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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

Directions

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.

Recipe Tip

Mozzarella cheese can be used in place of Oaxaca cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

513	Calories
28g	Fat
34g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 16g	78%
Cholesterol 245mg	82%
Sodium 575mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 32g	65%
Vitamin C 15mg	17%
Calcium 383mg	29%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 473mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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