5 from 54 votes
Tacos Gobernador
Tacos Gobernador are corn tortillas filled with sautéed shrimp, onions, and bell peppers, topped with melted Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese, then folded and browned in butter and olive oil for a crispy, cheesy taco with a tender, flavorful shrimp filling. The warm, softened tortilla contrasts with the crisp exterior and gooey cheese inside, delivering a satisfying texture and seafood-forward taste.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Tacos
Calories:
180 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion chopped, medium, about 1 cup, yellow or white
- 1 bell pepper chopped, medium
- 1 Lb Shrimp Peeled, deveined and cut into small pieces, frozen or fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cup Chihuahua cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 to 10 corn tortillas
- butter for frying tacos, quantity as needed
Instructions
- In a large skillet (an iron skillet preferably), add some butter and saute the onions and bell peppers. Cook until soft for about 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp is no longer translucent. Note: Make sure not to overcook the shrimp as it can become rubbery.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the tacos by adding a layer of shrimp and top it with shredded cheese.
- On a separate skillet, melt some butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the tacos open to warm up the entire tortilla. See note
- As soon as the tortilla becomes soft, using a spatula, fold it to cover the shrimp side.
- Flip the tacos to brown the other side. Cook until crispy and the cheese has melted. Repeat process until all tacos are done.
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Notes
- Warm tortillas before folding to prevent them from breaking while cooking.
- Serve with salsa verde and salsa de chile de arbol for authentic accompaniment.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.