Mirliton Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Mirliton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (8-ounce) mirlitons (chayotes); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pound cooked, cubed ham; 1 egg; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs for topping (optional)

Servings: persons

6 (8-ounce) mirlitons (chayotes)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound cooked, cubed ham
1 egg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs for topping (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add mirliton, and boil until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, cool, and peel. Cut in half, remove seeds, and cut into cubes.
2
When the mirliton are almost done, bring another pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook for about 5 minutes, until pink. Drain shrimp, reserving the water for later. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion and garlic in the oil until soft. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the shrimp, ham, and cubed mirliton. Beat the egg in a small dish with a tablespoon of the water from the shrimp; pour into the baking dish. Mix in the bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper until evenly blended. If it seems a little dry, add a little more water from the shrimp. You have the choice to freeze, refrigerate, or bake at this point. Sprinkle some more breadcrumbs on top if desired.
4
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on top.

368

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 (8-ounce) mirlitons (chayotes), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mirliton falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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