dadicated to all shrimp and seafood lovers :D "salt baked shrimp" ingredients: 1/2 pound medium-large shrimp ,1/2 teaspoon baking soda ,2 tablespoons cornstarch,150ml peanut /olive oil,1 tablespoon minced fresh chilies ,1/2 cup chopped white onion. method: 1). Place the shrimp and baking soda in a bowl and mix well to coat. Allow to rest for at least 20 minutes. 2). boil 2cups water and 1tsp salt over high heat. Add the shrimp and water-blanch for 10 seconds. And run cold water through them for another 10 seconds . 3). Place the shrimp in a dish, sprinkle with cornstarch to coat them lightly, and shake off excess. Heat the peanut oil, and place the shrimp for oil-blanch for 1 minute. Turn off the heat, remove with the strainer, and drain. 4). heat 1 tsp oil again , Add 1/2 teaspoon salt ,onion and the chilies and stir for 45 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir, make sure they are well coated, for 1 minute. They should be dry and crusted. Turn off the heat, transfer to a heated platter, and serve :D