Shrimp-And-Ham Stuffed Mirlitons Recipe

Name: Shrimp-And-Ham Stuffed Mirlitons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large mirlitons; 1 pound unpeeled, medium shrimp; 1/3 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 green onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 8 ounces cooked ham, coarsely chopped; 1 1/4 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

4 large mirlitons
1 pound unpeeled, medium shrimp
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
8 ounces cooked ham, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Bring mirlitons and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; boil 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.
2
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set shrimp aside.
3
Drain and cool mirlitons. Cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds, and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells; chop pulp.
4
Saute onion and next 3 ingredients in hot bacon drippings 3 minutes. Add shrimp and ham; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in mirliton pulp, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, and Creole seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Let cool slightly; stir in egg. Stuff mirliton mixture evenly into mirliton shells.
5
Stir together remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and butter. Sprinkle evenly over stuffed mirlitons. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
7
Note: Unbaked mirliton mixture may be spooned into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish (discard mirliton shells), and then baked as directed.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 4 large mirlitons, 1 pound unpeeled, medium shrimp, 1/3 cup minced onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Shrimp-And-Ham Stuffed Mirlitons 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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Shrimp-And-Ham Stuffed Mirlitons

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