Cajun/Creole · main
Stuffed Mirlitons
Stuffed Mirlitons reads richness 4.6, allium 4.0 and salinity 3.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cajun/Creole main, about 1 hr 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.6 · Allium 4.0 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 3.3 · Earthy 3.0 · Heat 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Sweetness 1.8 · Floral 1.4 · Fruity 1.2 · Bitterness 1.0 · Citrus 0.9
What's in it (17)
- 6 mirlitons
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 c. coarsely chopped mushrooms
- 1 lb. peeled, coarsely chopped raw shrimp
- 1/4 c. finely chopped celery
- 1 tsp. finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 1/4 tsp. rosemary
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 c. dry unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten well
- 1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs
Time & effort: about 1 hr 27 min (42 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 120.6 kcal, 3.3 g protein, 5.1 g fat, 16.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Boil the mirlitons in lightly salted water until a testing fork will pierce them all the way through (without using excessive force).
- Then remove them from the water and set aside to cool.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.