How would you broil asparagus?

That’s my hands down favorite way to prepare asparagus. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking tray, brush them with olive oil, s&p and a drizzle of lemon juice. Then put them under the broiler (about 6 in. below) and broil until just tender to a knife point.

So much more flavor than steaming or boiling!

We roast a lot of our veggies thus way, or grill them, too. @thorninmud has described the process well.

GRilling is best but thorn’s is good. Don’t skimp on the olive oil!

Oh that was so so good. The lemon juice was such a great addition. I broiled it just right, dumb luck, but even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.

I never boil asparagus. Steaming is as close to water as mine gets.

I’ve not tried broiling, but I, too, love it on the grill like @KNOWITALL. I always add a little fresh lemon, regardless of the preparation method.

Great raw in salads, as a dip, or just as a snack.

@ibstubro Sauteed in garlic in a stir-fry is our more prevalent method, just easier on work days. I do steam them on occasion but they get a little soggy.

I have a shallow microwave steamer that takes just a few minutes and very little liquid. I cut the asparagus into 1” lengths, then steam using either lemon juice or white wine, then butter. I don’t think asparagus needs much more than being well heated all through.

I’m great at tossing a handled pan or wok, not great at stir fry, @KNOWITALL. I think it’s because of the different texture (firmness) I prefer my fresh veggies to be cooked. Then, in my house, we have the ‘no beans (peas legumes)’ rule, the ‘no onions’ rule, and the ‘no carrots’ rule. Vegetables are best dealt with on a one-on-one basis. :)

@Adirondackwannabe Rond here, it’s “Even a blind sow finds an akern ever now en then.”

I’m late to this question, but I would drizzle a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the asparagus before broiling.

I did the oil and lemon. I’ll try your’s.