Ingredients

  • 4 large mirlitons
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1 large rib celery, minced
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lb. shrimp
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 2 tsp. parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • seasoned bread crumbs

Method

  • Cut mirlitons in
  • half lengthwise.
  • Place in large pot; cover with water.
  • Cover and
  • bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and cook slowly 20 to
  • 30
  • minutes or until tender. Remove halves and cool slightly.
  • Scoop
  • out pulp with a spoon, leaving firm shell about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Mash pulp and set aside.