This Mirliton casserole is a savory dish featuring tender mirlitons (chayote squash) combined with flavorful ingredients, perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 240 ml breadcrumbs
- 60 g butter
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 mirliton
- 1 onion
- 60 g parmesan cheese
- 30 g parsley
- 2 g pepper
- 5 g salt
- 450 g shrimp
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Boil the mirlitons in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Step 3
Peel and remove the seeds from the mirlitons, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook until tender.
Step 5
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Combine the cooked vegetables and shrimp with the chopped mirlitons in a large mixing bowl.
Step 7
Stir in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 8
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.