Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese
Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese bring juicy, lime-kissed shrimp together with melty Oaxaca cheese for a rich, slightly spicy bite. Bacon drippings add a smoky underpinning while tomato, onion, garlic, and serrano create a fresh, bright balance. Perfect for Taco Tuesday or a casual dinner, these tacos taste like a cross between classic shrimp tacos and a cheesy quesadilla.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and serrano and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they soften, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and lime juice. Cook until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- 2
Divide the shrimp mixture into 8 equal portions. Set aside.
- 3
Melt 1/2 teaspoon bacon drippings in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 tortilla in the bacon drippings. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese and 1 portion of the shrimp mixture to one side of the tortilla. Fold it over and cook until the tortilla is semi-crisp and the cheese begins to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the taco to the other side and cook to your desired crispness, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Calories 771.72 kcal High 39%
- Protein 49.47 g Good Source 99%
- Carbohydrate 46.34 g 17%
- Total Fat 39.6 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 25.0 g High 125%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 293.92 mg High 98%
- Sodium 776.49 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 811.32 mg Good Source 62%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 391.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 273.03 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 30.1 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Butter, Corn Tortilla, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 771.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Butter, Corn Tortilla, Diced Onion, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 771.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese healthy?
- Shrimp Gobernador Tacos with Oaxaca Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 771.72 calories and 49.47 g of protein, or 99% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 776.49 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 25.0 g (125% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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