Seafood Stuffed Mirliton

Name: Seafood Stuffed Mirliton
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 mirlitons, halved; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb raw shrimp, chopped; 8 oz lump crabmeat; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Tender chayote squash halves stuffed with a savory mixture of shrimp, lump crabmeat, classic aromatics, and toasted breadcrumbs.

80 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetop and OvenPescatarianHigh FiberHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeSoy-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 mirlitons, halved
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb raw shrimp, chopped
8 oz lump crabmeat
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

Instructions

1

Boil 2 halved mirlitons in a large pot of salted water for 30 minutes until tender.
2

Drain mirlitons, scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a thin shell, and reserve the pulp.
3

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves for 6 minutes until soft.
4

Add reserved pulp, 1 lb chopped raw shrimp, 8 oz lump crabmeat, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 4 minutes until the shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, turn off heat, and spoon the mixture into the reserved mirliton shells.
6

Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Questions

Can I make Seafood Stuffed Mirliton dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Seafood Stuffed Mirliton gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Seafood Stuffed Mirliton keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Seafood Stuffed Mirliton?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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