Corn Chowder with Grilled Shrimp

Name: Corn Chowder with Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. minced fresh basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 18 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 5 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 ears of corn, kernels removed; 3 bacon slices, cooked and chopped; 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper; Lime slices for garnish

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"A farmers market or roadside stand is the best source for sweet corn. The natural sugars in the corn begin converting to starch the minute the ears are picked, so freshness is critical. Look for cobs with crisp green husks and dry, brownish silk that extends out the top (yellowish silk marks an immature ear). The kernels should be tightly packed in even rows and look plump and juicy...."

INGREDIENTS

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1⁄4 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil

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2 Tbs. minced fresh basil

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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

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18 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

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1 yellow onion, diced

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2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

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5 cups milk

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1 cup heavy cream

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3 ears of corn, kernels removed

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3 bacon slices, cooked and chopped

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1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper

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Lime slices for garnish

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