Stuffed Mirlitons Recipe

Name: Stuffed Mirlitons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp; 4 large mirlitons; 1/3 cup minced onion; 4 green onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 8 ounces sliced cooked ham, cut into thin strips; 3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs, divided; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
4 large mirlitons
1/3 cup minced onion
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
8 ounces sliced cooked ham, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs, divided
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Set aside.
2
Bring mirlitons and water to cover to a boil in a Dutch oven; boil 45 to 50 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds, and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells; chop pulp, and set shells aside.
3
Saute onions and garlic in hot bacon drippings 5 minutes. Add shrimp and ham; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in mirliton pulp, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, and Creole seasoning; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stuff mixture evenly into mirliton shells.
4
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and cheese. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.

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

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Mirlitons

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