Tacos Gobernador (Shrimp and Cheese Tacos) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 3 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-size pieces
• Dash or two chipotle powder
• 8 (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas
• 1/2 pound Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese, shredded
• OPTIONAL:
• Lime wedges

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes, or until soft.
2. Add poblano and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté 3 minutes or until pepper softens. Add shrimp and chipotle powder, stirring occasionally. Cook for a minute or two, just until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm.
3. To make tacos, place one tortilla on a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. When cheese melts, add a spoonful of warm shrimp filling and fold in half. Place on a warm platter while preparing remaining tacos.
4. Serve warm, with lime wedges.