In a large pot, melt butter and saute bell pepper, green onions, and garlic until translucent
Add the tomato-vegetable juice, clam juice, water, corn, and rice
Next, add your spices
Bay leaf goes in next
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through
Once the rice is cooked, add the shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes.
Remove bay leaf, stir in hot sauce to taste, and serve.