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Ma Ma's Mirliton, Shrimp and Crabmeat Casserole (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
731
Calories
Total time
135
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 7 lb mirliton, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices or 1 (7 lb green pumpkin) *see note
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 11/4 cups finely chopped yellow onions
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped garlic
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o'lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin.
  • cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o'lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin.

Directions:

  1. Place the mirlitons in a large pot and add enough water to come 1-inch up the sides of the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Continue to cook over medium-high heat until the mirliton is very tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Strain in a large colander. Using the back of the spoon, press on the pumpkin to release as much liquid as possible. Discard any liquid.
  2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the mirliton, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mirliton is very thick and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 to 40 minutes. (Be careful near the end of the cooking time that the mirliton does not burn on the bottom of the pot.)
  3. Preheat the oven broiler.
  4. Add the shrimp, crabmeat, green onions, and parsley to the pumpkin mixture and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Transfer hot pumpkin mixture to the prepared dish and spread the grated cheese evenly over the top. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 730.56 Kcal (3059 kJ)
Calories from fat 460.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.2g 79%
Cholesterol 129.38mg 43%
Sodium 2219.16mg 92%
Potassium 223mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.89g 12%
Sugars 0.19g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 32.52g 65%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 629mg 63%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.73 Kcal (1234 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.66g 79%
Cholesterol 52.2mg 43%
Sodium 895.29mg 92%
Potassium 89.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.88g 12%
Sugars 0.08g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 8%
Protein 13.12g 65%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 253.8mg 63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.5
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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