Alexandra Russell
@russelllifeale
Baked Mirliton with Shrimp and Ham
This delicious Baked Mirliton with Shrimp and Ham is a comforting dish that combines tender chayotes with succulent shrimp and savory ham, all baked to golden perfection. It's a perfect main dish for family gatherings or special occasions.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time6 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time7 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 6 (8 ounce)
- 1 pound
- 2 teaspoons
- 1
- 1 clove
- 1 pound
- 1
- 1 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
- to taste
- 1/2 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Baked Mirliton with Shrimp and Ham.
Step 1
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a vigorous boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, introduce the mirlitons and let them simmer until they reach a tender state, which should take about 45 minutes.
Step 3
Afterward, drain the mirlitons, allow them to cool, then peel, halve, and remove the seeds before cutting them into cubes.
Step 4
While the mirlitons are cooking, prepare another pot of boiling water for the shrimp.
Step 5
Cook the shrimp until they turn a lovely pink, which should take around 5 minutes.
Step 6
Drain the shrimp, but don’t discard the flavorful cooking water; set it aside.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to a gentle 250°F (120°C).
Step 8
In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 9
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become soft and fragrant.
Step 10
Transfer this aromatic mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 11
Now, fold in the cubed mirlitons, cooked shrimp, and diced ham into the baking dish.
Step 12
In a separate small bowl, whisk together an egg with a tablespoon of the reserved shrimp cooking water, then incorporate this into the baking dish.
Step 13
Next, add in a cup of bread crumbs, chopped parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything until well combined.
Step 14
If the mixture appears a bit dry, feel free to add a splash more of the reserved shrimp cooking water.
Step 15
At this stage, you can choose to bake, refrigerate, or freeze the dish.
Step 16
If you like, sprinkle the remaining half cup of bread crumbs on top for an extra crunch.
Step 17
Finally, place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the top turns a beautiful golden brown, which should take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Step 18
Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as this comforting dish comes to life!.