Crispy Cajun Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

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4 tablespoons butter

1 cup creamed corn 

4 scallions, whites sliced, greens reserved 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups chicken stock 

1 cup milk 

1 cup old-fashioned yellow grits 

2 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated 

2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 

1 quart neutral oil, for deep-frying

One 18-ounce package frozen popcorn shrimp 

Cajun Butter, recipe follows

Cajun Butter:

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon sugar 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1/2 teaspoon celery seed 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon onion powder 

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

4 tablespoons butter