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

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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.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Seafood Stuffed Mirliton need?

For Seafood Stuffed Mirliton, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 375 F (about 190 C) in step 6.

What should Seafood Stuffed Mirliton look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown and bubbly. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Seafood Stuffed Mirliton?

The entry for Seafood Stuffed Mirliton calls for 2 tsp 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 Seafood Stuffed Mirliton?

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 Seafood Stuffed Mirliton uses 1 lb raw shrimp, chopped.

How do I store and reheat Seafood Stuffed Mirliton?

Refrigerate what is left of Seafood Stuffed Mirliton within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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