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Creole Shrimp and Mirliton Dressing MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS (photo on page 45) 1 pound peeled and deveined large fresh shrimp2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, divided2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup chopped yellow onion2 cloves garlic, minced2 mirlitons, seeded and cubed (about 4 cups) (peeled if desired)1 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups chicken broth1 cup heavy whipping cream2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 (16-ounce) loaf crusty bread, cubed1 (8-ounce) container crabmeat, picked free of shellGarnish: Creole seasoning, chopped fresh parsley 1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. 2. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add yellow onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and aromatic, 5 to 7 minutes. Add mirliton and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. 3.…