Description
This Shrimp and Mirliton Casserole is a delightful Cajun-inspired dish that brings together the flavors of tender shrimp, mirliton squash, and a savory breadcrumb topping. Perfect for a comforting meal with a Southern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Mirliton:
- 4 mirlitons (chayote squash), halved and seeded
Shrimp Mixture:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Mirlitons: Boil mirlitons in salted water until tender, scoop out flesh, and chop.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in mirliton, green onions, parsley, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and baked before serving.
- Add cayenne for extra heat.
- Great as a side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
