6-8 Mirlitons
1 lg. onion, minced
3 tbsp. parsley, minced
1 1/2 c. stale bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
4 strips bacon, unsmoked
1 1/2 lb. raw shrimp, deveined, chopped into sm. pieces
3 green onions, minced
2 pods garlic

Cut mirlitons in half lengthwise. Put in large pot and cover with water. Boil until mirlitons are fork tender (about 40 minutes). Remove from water and allow to cool. Remove seed and scrape pulp from shell. If you plan to use the shell, do not scrape too closely.

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and lightly brown minced onion in bacon grease. Add mirliton pulp, green onions, parsley, garlic and bacon that has been cut into small pieces. Cook for 20-30 minutes, uncovered, until most of the liquid is absorbed.

Add shrimp and cook for 10 minutes. Season. Turn off fire and add bread crumbs, using enough to absorb liquid. Put mixture into shells or casserole. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top; put a dab of butter on each and bake in 350 degree oven until light brown and heated through. Serves 6.