Mirliton Pie

Name: Mirliton Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 mirliton squash, diced; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced; 0.5 cup celery stalk, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb peeled raw shrimp, chopped; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 deep dish pie crust

A savory Cajun pie packed with tender mirliton squash, sauteed shrimp, aromatic trinity vegetables, and warm spices in a flaky crust.

80 minMediumServes 8320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 mirliton squash, diced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
0.5 cup celery stalk, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb peeled raw shrimp, chopped
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 deep dish pie crust

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Boil 3 diced mirliton squash in salted water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain and mash coarsely.
2

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper, 0.5 cup diced celery stalk, and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 6 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 1 lb chopped peeled raw shrimp and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 3 minutes until shrimp reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F and turn pink.
4

Remove skillet from heat, then fold in mashed mirliton squash, 1 cup dried breadcrumbs, and 1 beaten large egg until combined.
5

Pour mixture into 1 deep dish pie crust and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and set.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Mirliton Pie at?

For Mirliton Pie, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Mirliton Pie?

The entry for Mirliton Pie calls for 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Mirliton Pie?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Mirliton Pie uses 1 lb peeled raw shrimp, chopped.

Can I make Mirliton Pie gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Mirliton Pie is 1 cup dried breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Mirliton Pie contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb peeled raw shrimp, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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