Cajun Shrimp & Mirliton Dressing
This Cajun Shrimp & Mirliton Dressing is a Southern favorite made with shrimp, herb stuffing mix, and classic Cajun seasoning, rich, savory, and perfect for holidays.
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Ingredients
- 6 mirlitons
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined (I like using fresh small shrimp)
- 6 oz herb stuffing mix
- 20 oz frozen seasoning blend onion, celery, red and green peppers
- ½ stick butter
- 3 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Boil mirlitons for 45–60 minutes until tender. Drain, cool, cut in half, remove seeds, scoop pulp, mash, and press out excess water.
- In the same pot, cook the seasoning blend with butter for 5 minutes.
- Add mirliton pulp, stuffing mix, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x11 pan. Spread mixture in the pan, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden.