Blackened Snapper with Creamy Grits and Southern Comfort Barbecue Sauce

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4 snapper fillets

1/4 pound butter

Blackening Seasoning, recipe follows

Creamy grits, recipe follows

Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows

Lemon wedges

Blackening Seasoning:

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

Southern Creamy Grits:

2 cups heavy cream

3 cups water

1/4 pound salted butter

Salt and pepper

2 cups quick grits

Southern Comfort Barbecue Sauce:

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