Description
Cheesy, smoky, and packed with flavor, these tacos gobernador shrimp tacos feature tender shrimp, roasted poblanos, and melty cheese wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with a creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, casual get-togethers, or weekend brunch, offering authentic Mexican coastal flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 roasted poblano peppers, sliced
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté until shrimp are cooked through and coated in spices, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 2: While the shrimp cook, roast the poblano peppers until charred, then peel and slice them.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt to make the creamy sauce.
- Step 4: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Step 5: Assemble the tacos by placing a few shrimp on each tortilla, adding roasted poblano slices, sprinkling with shredded cheese, and drizzling with the creamy sauce.
- Step 6: Serve immediately, garnished with additional hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the poblano peppers with bell peppers or other roasted vegetables. You can also swap the cheese for queso fresco or cotija for different flavors. For extra spice, add chili flakes or hot sauce to the sauce or filling.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: tacos gobernador shrimp tacos, easy recipes
