Ingredients

• 3 mirlitons, boiled, cut in half and seeded
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and each cut into 3 pieces
• 1/2 cup dried fine bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
• Salt and cayenne
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• Essence, recipe follows

Directions

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme