SEAFOOD-STUFFED MIRLITON/CHAYOTE
A fairly simple and very authentic Creole recipe from New Orleans that I ate at the late, great Ugelsich's restaurant. (They prepared it with eggplant rather than chayote -- they're equally delicious.) Use crab meat or shrimp or a mixture of both. Two chayote halves are a good light entree, or one half is right for a side dish.
Provided by fluffernutter
Categories Crab
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Steam or boil the mirlitons until the flesh is just tender -- try not to overcook or the shell will fall apart. (Seven minutes in the microwave, 10 minutes in salted boiling water on the stovetop.) Cool slightly and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Set the flesh aside.
- Saute the onion, garlic, celery and parsley in the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until very tender, adding chicken broth if the vegetables become dry and begin to stick. Add the squash and mash with a potato masher. Cook until squash liquid evaporates.
- Stir in the shrimp and crabmeat and cook until most shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes. Add enough bread crumbs to absorb any liquid in the mixture. Fill the mirliton shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with additional crumbs and dot generously with butter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until topping is crisp and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 983.6, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4, Protein 22.6
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Md Sadhin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mirliton, but I really enjoyed this dish. The seafood stuffing was so flavorful that it made up for the mirliton's blandness.
tarikurrohmantaznur 01
[email protected]This dish is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing.
Sunrise Chanacur
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to change up my usual seafood routine.
MJ_ M
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Amjab Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for my husband's birthday dinner, and he loved it. He said it was the best seafood dish he'd ever had.
Evalyna Macias
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. The mirliton is mild and flavorful, and the seafood stuffing is hidden inside, so they won't even know they're eating it.
Ejuu Malik
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The mirliton is a great substitute for zucchini or squash.
Nasri Malik
[email protected]This is one of my favorite seafood recipes. The mirliton is a unique and flavorful vegetable, and the seafood stuffing is always a crowd-pleaser.
Mir Hassan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company, or for a special occasion.
Uche Vincent
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some shrimp and crabmeat that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect solution. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.
Gino4shino McGill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mirliton was mild and flavorful, and the stuffing was packed with seafood flavor without being overpowering.
Phenomenal Voice
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The mirliton was a unique and interesting vegetable, and the seafood stuffing was perfectly seasoned.
Rosalind Griffin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The mirliton was tender and the seafood stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
magzoub Ahmed
[email protected]I've never had mirliton before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The texture was similar to a zucchini, but with a slightly sweeter flavor. The seafood stuffing was also very good.
Althea Hoyt
[email protected]This stuffed mirliton dish was a hit with my family! The seafood stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the mirliton was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.