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Shrimp Stuffed Merliton

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This International main features Merlitons, Butter, Onion, minced, Clove. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 367.8
Description
This International main features Merlitons, Butter, Onion, minced, Clove. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 Merlitons
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 Onion, minced
  • 2 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup Celery, finely chopped
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled
  • 1 cup Bread, wet and squeezed
Directions
  1. 1
    Salt & pepper to taste Parsley, minced Shallots, minced Bread crumbs, Progresso
  2. 2
    Cut merlitons in half,
  3. 3
    remove seeds.
  4. 4
    Parboil until ALMOST tender.
  5. 5
    Scoop out meat and set aside.
  6. 6
    Melt butter and saute onions, garlic, celery until clear.
  7. 7
    Add raw shrimp, cut in small pieces, and cook until pink.
  8. 8
    Mash meat of merliton and add to shrimp mixture.
  9. 9
    Cook this for 5 minutes then add bread, seasonings, parsley and shallots.
  10. 10
    Mix well.
  11. 11
    Put back into merliton shells, top with bread crumbs and
  12. 12
    bake until brown at 350 degrees about 20-30 minutes.
  13. 13
    These freeze well.
  14. 14
    A Merliton is a vegetable, cross between eggplant & avocado.
  15. 15
    Grows in Southern Louisiana on climbing vines.
  16. 16
    Subst Eggplant

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 367.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.9g23%
Saturated Fat 8.1g41%
Cholesterol 204.8mg69%
Sodium 757.1mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 30.5g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 3.6g
Protein 28.4g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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