Shrimp mirliton casserole

This mirliton dressing is a classic Cajun recipe that features chayote squash, shrimp, cubed ham, bread crumbs, herbs, and spices! It is delicious, flavorful, and a wonderful side dish for any holiday feast. Go ahead and plan on making this recipe for your next family get-together, you won't be disappointed!

The Chayote squash as some may know it; is known here in South Louisiana as mirliton. It was brought here by the Spanish from the Canary Island in the 1700s. Today, it is the premier vegetable of t…

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This creamy mirliton and shrimp soup is a holiday classic.

You may have seen them at the grocery store alongside the bins of your favorite winter squash. Unless you are from Louisiana, you probably gave these unusual looking gourds, labeled “mirlitons” or “chayotes,” a quizzical look and walked on to the more familiar offerings such as acorn, spaghetti, and butternut squash.#shrimprecipes #shrimp #seafoodrecipes #recipes

Mirliton Seafood Casserole | Holiday Recipes

What in the world is a mirliton? First, how do your pronunce it? Merl-it-ton? Say it with me, Mel-a-tawn. See, it isn't that hard. I think the rest of the world outside of New Orleans calls them Chayote Squash. They are vines and grow on arbors or fences all over Southeast Louisiana and are a staple in the winter, especially for the holidays. I can by them in Knoxville for $1.69 each or smuggle them in from New Orleans for 59 cents per pound. This is a fantastic tasting dish that sends my…