Tacos Gobernador (tacos de camarón con queso)

Ingredientes

• 1 lb shrimp (cleaned and cuto into bites)
• 1 medium poblano pepper or green bell pepper (cut into strips)
• 1 small white onion (sliced)
• 2 small tomatoes (diced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• salt and pepper
• 12 medium corn tortillas
• 2 1/4 cups Oaxaca, Chihuahua, or mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• olive oil or butter (as needed)

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add onions, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir for 5 minutes or until soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Add shrimp, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, mix well and cook until tomatoes are soft and almost all juices are gone (about 5 minutes).

5. 5

   Adjust salt to taste and turn off the heat.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the stove and add the cream. Mix well and set aside.

7. 7

   --- Make the tacos ---

8. 8

   Preheat a non-stick pan or skillet on medium heat, and coat with some butter or oil.

9. 9

   Place a tortilla and add some cheese on top, allow the cheese to slightly melt.

10. 10

    Add a generous portion of the shrimp mixture and fold the tortilla into a half-moon.

11. 11

    Cook for a few seconds then using a spatula, flip the taco and cook the other side until slightly crispy.

12. 12

    As tacos come out of the griddle, serve them immediately with your favorite salsa and a squeeze of lime.