Stuffed Mirlitons Recipe

Name: 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-size fresh shrimp; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/4 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, divided; 1 1/4 cups refrigerated shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Garnish: fresh chives

Servings: persons

4 large mirlitons
1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1 1/4 cups refrigerated shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh chives

1
Bring mirlitons and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan; boil 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-inch shell; chop pulp, and set shells aside.
2
Peel shrimp, and remove veins, if desired.
3
Saute shrimp, onion, and next 3 ingredients in hot oil 4 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; remove from heat. Stir in mirliton pulp, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and next 4 ingredients; stuff evenly into mirliton shells. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Garnish, if desired.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large mirlitons, 1 pound unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 cup chopped celery, 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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