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...

New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp

Ingredients:

2 lbs. Fresh raw cleaned and de veined shrimp(Shell ON)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup melted butter(Cooled but still liquid consistency)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice(Reserve a few lemon slices)
1/2 cup chopped green onions
5 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 teaspoon of Seafood Seasoning(I prefer Old Bay)
Seasoned salt to taste(I prefer Tony Chachere's)
cayenne pepper to taste
black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Put your shrimp in a large bowl...Pour in oil and butter...Mix lightly with clean hands...Add remaining ingredients and mix lightly
again...Pour half of mixture into a deep baking pan...Layer half of reserved lemon slices on top of mixture...Pour remaining
mixture and smooth out gently with a spatula...Layer remaining lemon slices on top and seal tightly with aluminum foil...Put
into a pre-heated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes...Stir mixture and re-wrap with foil and bake for additional 15 minutes...
Serve hot !!!!