Double Stacked Shrimp And Cheese Tacos Tacos Bravos Recipes

DOUBLE-STACKED SHRIMP AND CHEESE TACOS (TACOS BRAVOS)

Steps:

• 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the tomatoes, garlic and chiles, cover with water and set over medium-high heat
• 2 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook, until the tomatoes and garlic are completely soft and the chiles are plump and rehydrated, about 10 minutes
• 3 Remove from the heat
• 4 Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes, garlic and chiles to the jar of a blender
• 5 Add the tomato paste, oregano and salt, then puree until smooth
• 6 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until shimmering
• 7 Carefully add the tomato puree (it may sputter), cover partially and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and darkened and the flavors have intensified, 5 to 6 minutes
• 8 Remove from the heat
• 9 Season the shrimp with salt and pepper
• 10 In a large saute pan over high heat, 1 tablespoon of the butter with 1 tablespoon of the oil
• 11 Once the butter begins to foam, add half the shrimp and sear until browned and just cooked through, about 1 minute per side
• 12 Transfer the cooked shrimp to a medium bowl and repeat with the remaining butter, oil and shrimp
• 13 Cook in 2 batches so the shrimp sear, and avoid steaming and overcooking them
• 14 Heat a comal, griddle or large skillet, preferably nonstick or cast iron, over medium heat until hot
• 15 Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and brush or spread on the surface
• 16 One by one, spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sauce over the tortillas and lay as many as will fit on the greased comal or griddle without overlapping
• 17 Top each tortilla with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the shredded cheese
• 18 Cook until the cheese begins to melt and the bottoms of the tortillas begin to dry and brown, 1 to 2 minutes
• 19 Using a spatula, stack one tortilla on top of another, with both cheese sides facing up
• 20 (Don't worry if the tortilla that you scrape up to stack on top of the other one tears a little bit
• 21 ) Spoon 3 or 4 seared shrimp on top of each stack, gently fold, and continue to cook until the cheese has completely melted and starts to ooze out and create a crust, an additional 2 minutes or so
• 22 Remove from the heat and repeat with the remaining tortillas, sauce, cheese and shrimp
• 23 Serve hot, topped with sliced avocado