Broiled Asparagus
serves 2-4
Simply broiled asparagus stalks are flavorful and meltingly tender -- and perked up here with the addition of red pepper flakes.
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), tough bottoms removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
prep: 5 minutes
total: 20 minutes
broiling pan
tongs
1. Preheat the broiler and put the rack 4-6 inches below it. Using both hands, snap off and discard the tough bottom ends of the asparagus spears. (They will naturally break at the right spot.) Put them on the broiling pan and toss with the olive oil, a light sprinkling of salt and pepper and the red pepper flakes.
2. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer. Spread them apart so there's a little space between each spear. Broil, shaking the pan once or twice, until they're tender and brown in spots, 10-15 minutes.
2. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer. Spread them apart so there's a little space between each spear. Broil, shaking the pan once or twice, until they're tender and brown in spots, 10-15 minutes.
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