Shrimp and Mirlitons

Shrimp and Mirlitons

Ingredients:

6 mirlitons(aka coyote squash) peeled and chopped into cubes
1 lb raw medium cleaned and de veined shrimp(shell off)
1/2 lb smoked ham julienned
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup The Trinity
3 cloves garlic minced
Seasoned salt to taste(I prefer Tony Chachere's)
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Sauté smoked ham in 1/2 inch of vegetable oil for 5 minutes...Add The Trinity and minced garlic...Saute for another 5 minutes...
Add chopped mirlitons...Saute for 5 minutes ...Add chicken stock and salt, seasoned salt, garlic powder and
black pepper to taste...Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes uncovered...Lower flame, cover and simmer for 35 minutes stirring
every 10 minutes...Add more chicken stock if needed....Serve and enjoy...