RCI-VG.003.0012.001
Mirliton casserole
North American cuisines | United States cuisine | Cajun cuisine is a easy dish that works well as
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- mirliton (chayote squash)6 mediumhalved lengthwise
- yellow onion1 mediumdiced
- celery2-3 stalkssliced or diced
- to large green bell pepper1 mediumdiced
- garlic2-3 clovesdiced
- (500g) shrimp (whole)1 Lbpeeled (or 1/2 Lb. [250g] ground beef) (can be left out)
- bay leaf1 unit
- salt1 unitpepper, and parsley to taste
- bread crumbs1 unit
- butter (1 stick1 unit1/2 cup, 113 grams) (olive oil may be substituted -- enough to cover your pan)
Method
1
Place mirliton halves seed-side up in a microwave or oven-safe dish with approximately 1 inch (2.5cm) of water in the dish. Cover with foil (for oven) or plastic wrap (for microwave) and cook in oven (350F/175C) or microwave (high at 10 minute intervals) until mirliton are soft enough to stick a fork or knife through easily. Allow mirliton to cool enough to be handled and dice into large pieces.
2
Sauté onion, celery, and garlic in butter over medium heat, adding garlic to sauté just before onion, celery, and garlic are fully softened.
3
Add shrimp or beef to pan until beef is lightly browned or until shrimp is just turning pink. (Skip this step if you aren't adding meat.)
4
Incorporate mirliton and bay leaf and allow to simmer for five to ten minutes.
5
Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, and parsley to taste. Pour mixture into a casserole dish and cover with bread crumbs. Bake in the oven at 350F (175C) until the merliton is bubbling and the bread crumbs are browned.