BBQ Shrimp with Grits

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• ½ yellow onion, diced small
• 2 cups grits
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ cup vinegar-based Carolina-style BBQ sauce
• Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Step 1

Warm your grill to high. While that’s warming up, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the onions and cook them until they’re nice and browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Next, add the grits and 6 cups of water. Stir everything over medium-low heat until the grits soak up the water and become tender, which usually takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Once they’re cooked, whisk in the cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the grits warm until you’re ready to serve.

Step 2

Line your hot grill with heavy-duty aluminum foil to make cleanup easier. In a bowl, mix the shrimp with paprika, cumin, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil until they’re evenly coated. Place the shrimp directly on the foil and grill them for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until they’re nicely browned and cooked through. Once done, drizzle the BBQ sauce over the shrimp and give them a good toss to coat.

Step 3

Serve the BBQ shrimp over the cheesy grits and enjoy!