I love this vegetable! It makes any meal look fancy-smancy! It's been on sale lately, so we've been enjoying this veggie a few different ways-I'll post those recipes later.
If your asparagus is pencil thin, it can easily over-cook. Be sure to cut broiling time by a minute or two. Try not to buy spears that are really thick, they are too woody.
If your asparagus is pencil thin, it can easily over-cook. Be sure to cut broiling time by a minute or two. Try not to buy spears that are really thick, they are too woody.
Fast Broiled Asparagus
Cooks Illustrated
Snap about 2 inches off the bottom of each spear.
Snap about 2 inches off the bottom of each spear.
On a rimmed cookie sheet. Toss 2 pounds asparagus with 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Place on highest rack in oven. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes. Shake the pan once half way through cooking.
