Love this one! and it's fun to make!
Emeril's Jiffy Pop Firecracker Shrimp
1 pound medium-sized shrimp, tails on, rinsed, patted dry and peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons Hot Pepper Oil ( I found this in a gourmet shop, but there is a recipe in his cookbook, let me know if you need it too)
1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1 teaspoon creole seasoning (there is a recipe in his book for this also)
Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1 tablespoon of the pepper oil. Layer the shrimp in a concentric circle in the bottom of a cold 10-12 inch saute pan, leaving about a 1 inch space between the shrimp and the rim of the pan. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of pepper oil in the space around the inside of the pan. Sprinkle the popcorn kernels into the oil. Cut a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil about 14 inches long. Place the foil over the pan and press it down firmly over the shrimp, oil and popcorn. Crimp the foil securely around the edges of the skillet. Put the pan over medium-high heat. Cook until it begins to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook for about 2 1/2 minutes more. The corn should begin popping. Start shaking the pan at 30 second intervals. The popcorn will continue to pop for about another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let sit for about 30 seconds and allow the corn to completely finish popping. Very carefully remove the foil because of the steam, pour the mixture into a large bow, and toss it with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the creole seasoning. Serve immediately.