Mirliton

Mirliton (chayote) squash is the vegetable that is used to make this wonderful dressing. It’s very popular here in Louisiana around the holidays.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add mirliton, and boil until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, cool, and peel. Cut in half, remove seeds, and cut into cubes.

Step: 2

When the mirliton are almost done, bring another pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp, and cook for about 5 minutes, until pink. Drain shrimp, reserving the water for later. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step: 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion and garlic in the oil until soft. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the shrimp, ham, and cubed mirliton. Beat the egg in a small dish with a tablespoon of the water from the shrimp; pour into the baking dish. Mix in the bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper until evenly blended. If it seems a little dry, add a little more water from the shrimp. You have the choice to freeze, refrigerate, or bake at this point. Sprinkle some more breadcrumbs on top if desired.

Step: 4

Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown on top.

Per Serving: 319 calories; protein 24.7g; carbohydrates 23.1g; fat 14.1g; cholesterol 141.3mg; sodium 1061.7mg.

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