Mirliton Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 (8-ounce) mirlitons (chayotes)
• 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound cooked, cubed ham
• 1 egg
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs for topping