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Rinse the asparagus spears.
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Snap off the tough ends of the spears.
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Place the asparagus in a shallow metal or ceramic pan.
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Drizzle olive oil over the asparagus.
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Sprinkle sea salt or kosher salt over the asparagus.
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Grind fresh black pepper over the asparagus.
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Shake the pan back and forth to distribute the olive oil, salt and black pepper over the asparagus.
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Plan on the oven rack about 6 inches under the broiler.
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Broil for 11 minutes, or until the asparagus has a nice broiled char to them.
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Serve immediately. Enjoy!