Blackened Snapper with Creamy Grits and Southern Comfort Barbecue Sauce

• 4 snapper fillets
• 1/4 pound butter
• Blackening Seasoning, recipe follows
• Creamy grits, recipe follows
• Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows
• Lemon wedges
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 pound salted butter
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups quick grits
• 1/4 pound bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 3 tablespoons Southern Comfort
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 14 ounces ketchup
• Salt and pepper

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 10 minutes.
2. Melt butter in the skillet and then pour onto a plate.
3. Dip each fillet in butter so that each side is coated.
4. Sprinkle 1 side of each fillet with blackening seasoning.
5. Place in hot skillet, seasoned side down, and then sprinkle other side generously with blackening seasoning.
6. Cook about 2 minutes or until the underside looks charred.
7. Turn and cook about 2 more minutes or until done.
8. Spread creamy grits on 4 plates.
9. Squeeze barbecue sauce in diagonal lines over grits.
10. Place fish on top.
11. Garnish with lemon wedges.
12. Combine all spices and mix well.
13. Bring heavy cream and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
14. Add butter, and salt and pepper.
15. Slowly stir in grits and reduce heat.
16. Cook approximately 20 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently.
17. Set aside.
18. Cook bacon to 3/4 done.
19. Add peppers and onion and saute until tender.
20. Carefully flame with Southern Comfort.
21. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.
22. Let cool and transfer to squeeze bottle.
23. Yield: 4 servings

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/blackened-snapper-with-creamy-grits-and-southern-comfort-barbecue-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)