Stuffed Mirlitons
["4 large mirlitons", "1 stick butter or margarine", "1 large onion, minced", "1 large rib celery, minced", "1 large clove garlic, minced", "1 lb. shrimp", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "2 tsp. parsley", "1 egg, beaten", "salt and pepper to taste", "seasoned bread crumbs"]
["Cut mirlitons in", "half lengthwise.", "Place in large pot; cover with water.", "Cover and", "bring to a boil.", "Lower heat and cook slowly 20 to", "30", "minutes or until tender.\tRemove halves and cool slightly.", "Scoop", "out pulp with a spoon, leaving firm shell about 1/4-inch thick.", "Mash pulp and set aside."]
["mirlitons", "butter", "onion", "celery", "clove garlic", "shrimp", "thyme", "parsley", "egg", "salt", "bread crumbs"]