Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton Recipe

Name: Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 mirlitons; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 stick butter; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled, tailed, deveined and chopped; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 mirlitons
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 stick butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 pound shrimp, peeled, tailed, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add about a 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
3
Add the mirliton, lower the heat and cook for 30 to 45 minutes until it is the consistency of a soft potato.
4
Drain mirliton.
5
Put a knife in the crease, cut the mirliton in half lengthwise.
6
Scoop out the pulp, leaving at least 1/4-inch all around.
7
Set pulp aside.
8
Turn upside down to let them mirliton drain.
9
In skillet over medium heat melt butter and add chopped vegetables until soft; about 5 to 10 minutes.
10
Chop the mirliton pulp and add to skillet.
11
Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the shrimp and stir to combine.
12
Stir in the bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
13
Place mirliton halves into a casserole dish.
14
Scoop shrimp mixture into mirliton shells and bake for 30 minutes.

274

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 mirlitons, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Stuffed 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.

Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton

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