Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing Recipe

Name: Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 mirlitons, halved and seeded; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Leaves from 1 sprig fresh thyme; Leaves from 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped; Leaves from 1 sprig fresh sage, chopped; 1 pound medium Louisiana or wild American shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped; 1/2 cup crabmeat, picked over; 4 cups diced day-old French bread; 2 cups Basic Chicken Stock; 1/2 teaspoon Basic Creole Spices; 1 -2 dashes Tabasco; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 mirlitons, halved and seeded
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh thyme
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh sage, chopped
1 pound medium Louisiana or wild American shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
1/2 cup crabmeat, picked over
4 cups diced day-old French bread
2 cups Basic Chicken Stock
1/2 teaspoon Basic Creole Spices
1 -2 dashes Tabasco
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the mirlitons with oil.
2
Place them on a baking sheet cut side down and bake until they are fork tender and easily peeled, about 45 minutes.
3
Set the mirlitons aside to let rest until they are cool enough to handle, then peel and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
4
Melt the butter in a large skillet over moderate heat.
5
Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
7
Increase heat to medium-high, add the fresh herbs and shrimp, and stir frequently, until shrimp are just cooked , 3-5 minutes.
8
Stir in the crabmeat.
9
Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
10
Add the diced mirlitons and the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
11
Spoon the dressing into a large buttered baking dish and bake until golden brown, 20-30 minutes.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 mirlitons, halved and seeded, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 8 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing

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