Stuffed Hushpuppies with Creole Tomato Sauce

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== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Yield: 6 Servings
== Ingredients ==
=== Stuffed hushpuppies ===
* 3 cups-box hushpuppy mix, made following directions on box
* 1 bunch fresh leeks, washed and chopped into half moons
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
* 1 medium Vidalia onion, finely diced
* 2 cups heavy cream
* ½ pound fresh rock shrimp, cleaned and peeled
* 1 pound fresh Maine lobster meat, cut into ½-inch chunks
* ½ pound crawfish tail meat
* salt and pepper
=== Creole tomato sauce ===
* 1 green pepper, roughly chopped
* 1 medium Vidalia onion, roughly chopped
* 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
* ½ stalk celery, roughly chopped
* 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
* 4 vine ripened tomatoes, roughly chopped
* 2 quarts chicken stock
* 2 each bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
== Directions ==
=== Stuffed hushpuppies ===
# Preheat a deep pot halfway filled with oil or a deep-fryer to 350 °F.
# With a medium ice cream scoop portion out the hush puppy mix and fry until golden brown.
# Allow to cool, then cut a slice of the top of the hushpuppy and scoop out the insides, being careful not to cut through the hushpuppy on the bottom or sides.
# Set aside.
# In a medium sauté pan over medium to high heat, sauté the leeks, ginger,garlic, and onion in butter for 10 minutes, being careful not to brown.
# Add the heavy cream and turn to low and allow the cream to reduce by half.
# When cream has reduced by half add the shrimp, lobster, and crawfish and cook until the mixture is slightly thickened.
# Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and keep warm.
=== Creole tomato sauce ===
# In a medium sauce pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the pepper, onion, garlic, celery, and creole seasoning for 5 minutes.
# Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes longer.
# Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 25 minutes.
# Remove from stove and purée the sauce as smooth as possible in a blender or food processor.
# Pass through a sieve or colander.
# Keep warm.
# Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
=== Finishing the dish ===
# Stuff the hushpuppies with the rock shrimp/crawfish mixture and bake in the oven for 5 minutes.
# Place 2 ounces of creole sauce on plate and top with stuffed hushpuppies.
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