Ingredients

  • 12 small cooked shrimp, cut into 1/4inch dice
  • 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (3 to 4 ears), or use canned
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 thick slice country white bread, crust removed and cut into 1inch chunks

Method

  • In a small glass bowl, combine the shrimp, chile, parsley, and lime juice.
  • Add a pinch each of salt and pepper and toss together.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • In a large heavy saucepan heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened and slightly golden.
  • Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the milk and heat to just under simmering.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender and add the bread, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • In batches if necessary, blend for 2 to 3 minutes, until you have a smooth puree, scraping down the sides of the container as necessary.
  • Transfer to a large saucepan and stir to blend all the ingredients evenly.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil.
  • Remove from the heat and ladle into warm soup bowls.
  • Garnish each bowl with a mound of the shrimp salsa.