Pierre Franey’s time-tested cooking method. 6 minutes under the broiler, no turning. Perfect every time.

16-18 shrimp. Serves 2.

Clean and de-vein largest fresh shrimp you can get. Place on paper towels to dry.

Mix together in a medium-sized bowl, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp. each of cayenne, cardamom, coriander, ginger, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. paprika. Garlic powder to taste. Add cleaned dried shrimp.

Stir to coat shrimp. Place coated shrimp on a cookie sheet so not touching, using all of the coating mixture.

Turn oven broiler to high and when hot, place cookie sheet on highest rack. Broil for 6 minutes. That’s it. No turning.

Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice. Serve with Kazmati rice and chutneys.