Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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