BBQ Shrimp and Grits

Fire up those grills and get ready to make this amazing BBQ shrimp and grits recipe that is sure to be a crowd favorite.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 822 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to high heat.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the onions and brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add in the grits and 6 cups of water and stir over medium-low heat until the grits have absorbed the water and are cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Whisk the cheese into the grits and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

Step 3

Line a hot grill with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil.

Step 4

Combine the shrimp, paprika, cumin, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl and mix.

Step 5

Place the shrimp right onto the foil on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked throughout.

Step 6

Pour the BBQ sauce on top of the shrimp and mix.

Step 7

Serve shrimp with the cheesy grits.