SHRIMP STUFFED MIRLITONS (CHAYOTE OR VEGETABLE PEARS)

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Make and share this Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons (Chayote or Vegetable Pears) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large chayotes (mirlitons or vegetable pears)
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 lb fresh cooked shrimp, cleaned
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup buttered bread crumb
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Parboil mirlitons/chayote/vegetable pears until almost tender.
  • Cut in half and scoop out the meat; mash and set aside, reserving shells.
  • Saute onion and garlic in shortening until translucent; add celery and cook until tender.
  • Add mashed mirlitons, shrimp, 1/2 of the cheese, and salt and pepper to the sauteed vegetables.
  • Fill the reserved shells, cover with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Bake until crumbs have browned, approximately 30 minutes.

Amal Yaradan
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of shrimp and mirlitons seems a bit strange.


Kim Dones
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I'm not a big fan of mirlitons, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.


Hilal Afridi
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This dish is a work of art. I can't wait to try it.


Allie Lehr
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes. This one looks like a winner.


Ayaz afridi Ayaz afridi
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This recipe is on my to-cook list. I'm sure it will be a hit.


Shivanand Chaudhary
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious.


Everst wolfy
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's a great addition to my cookbook.


Abeniade Oluwaremilekun
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This dish is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Wisdom Zigah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Karlisha Knight
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This dish is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mirlitons and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Hammad Jutt
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I love that this recipe uses healthy ingredients. The mirlitons are a good source of fiber and the shrimp are a good source of protein.


Mariam Yahia
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Gina Mcgill
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Rao Adeel
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have some shrimp in my freezer, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can make with them.


Atiq Hajlan
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with shrimp, crab, and even lobster. It's always delicious.


Mohammed Ajaz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'm definitely going to be making this again for my family.


Muez Fateh elrahman
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


GRANDSLEY INDUSTRIES
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Bashir Ahmad
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I've never had mirlitons before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They were mild and slightly sweet, and they paired perfectly with the shrimp.


Kay-Anna Hunt
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This was absolutely delicious! The shrimp and mirliton combination was perfect, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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