Description
This is the fastest and most delicious way I know to prepare asparagus, while also retaining much of the high nutrient value.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- coarse sea salt
Instructions
- If asparagus has tough woody ends, snap them off and discard.
- Spread asparagus spears on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and then toss to coat evening and redistribute in a single layer. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Place oven rack about 4 inches underneath broiler element. Preheat broiler.
- Broil asparagus in oven for 4-8 minutes, watching closely to make sure it turns bright green and develops some light blistering but does not char. If your broiler has both a low and high heat setting, you might prefer to start it on low and then increase to high for just the last minute or two.
- Remove from oven. Let sit for 2 or 3 minutes and then serve.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Side