Mirliton Casserole

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This is a dish that our family always makes at thanksgiving and christmastime. At one time that was the only time we could eat the dish because the bush would die after the first freeze of the winter. Nowadays they have a way of producing these wonderful vegetables almost year round.

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Steps

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Take the mirlitons and boil until tender by sticking a sharp knife into it.

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If it goes in easily just as when testing a potato they are ready.

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Do not overcook.

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Drain and cool.

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Meanwhile , take your seasonings except for the garlic and parsley and saute until soft.

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Add shrimp and saute until pink.

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Add garlic and parsley , bread crumbs , salt & pepper.

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Turn off heat.

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Take the mirlitons and cut in half lengthwise.

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Take a teaspoon and scoop out the seed and sac that surrounds it.

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Then scoop out the meat of the merliton and save it in the pan along with the dressing.

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You can use the shells to refill with the dressing if you care to.

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Since i usually end up tearing my shells , i usually end up using a casserole dish and adding everything into it after mixing well.

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If the mixture is dry once it is all mixed , you can add a little water or chicken broth a little at a time until it is just a tad pasty.

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Place a pat of butter on each half and bake in medium oven until browned and b.

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Ingredients

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mirlitons, onion, bell pepper, celery, butter, small shrimp, garlic cloves, parsley, fresh breadcrumb, salt & pepper