Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 mirlitons, boiled, cut in half and seeded; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 teaspoons minced shallots; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and each cut into 3 pieces; 1/2 cup dried fine bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish; Salt and cayenne; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; Essence, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

3 mirlitons, boiled, cut in half and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and each cut into 3 pieces
1/2 cup dried fine bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
Salt and cayenne
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Scoop out the pulp of the mirlitons, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
3
Reserve the pulp.
4
In a saute pan, heat the olive oil.
5
Saute the onions, peppers, celery, and shallots for about 5 minutes, or until they are wilted and golden.
6
Season with salt and cayenne.
7
Add the garlic, shrimp and reserved pulp.
8
Saute the mixture for 5 minutes.
9
Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, and parsley.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Fill each mirliton shell with the mixture.
12
Bake for 1 hour.
13
Place the stuffed mirlitons on a platter.
14
Garnish with chives, cheese and Essence.
15
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 mirlitons, boiled, cut in half and seeded, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton

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