1cupdry white winesuch as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
2cupsheirloom tomatoesdiced with juice
2dried bay leaves
2tablespoonsCajun seasoninghomemade or store-bought
Few dashes of hot sauce
4cupsseafood stockhomemade or store-bought (see notes)
2poundsmedium shrimppeeled and deveined
¼cupchopped fresh parsley
¼cupchopped fresh basil
½lemonjuiced
Salt to taste
Rice for serving
Instructions
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Whisk in flour and continuously whisk for about seven minutes. The roux should take on the color of peanut butter.
Stir in the onions, bell peppers, celery, corn and garlic and cook for 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
Pour in white wine and cook until mostly evaporated. Stir in the heirloom tomatoes, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning and seafood stock.
Turn up the heat to medium-high to bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer. Stir every so often and cook for 45-50 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook just until the turn pink. As soon as they cook, turn off the heat. You don't want the shrimp to overcook. Stir in parsley, basil and lemon juice. Taste and add salt if necessary but don't feel obligated. Serve over fluffy white rice. Enjoy!
Notes
I definitely recommend using a seafood stock as opposed to substituting chicken stock. Seafood stock adds such a different flavor than chicken stock, so the result won't be the same. My homemade seafood stock is a delicious option and my preferred ingredient, but if you need to use a store-bought version, I'd go with Better Than Bouillon Lobster Base or More Than Gourmet Classic Seafood Stock.