That sounds yum....I just cut off the ends, coat them with olive oil (EVOO), salt and pepper and roast them for 30 minutes in a 400 degree oven....plain, simple but delish.
Marinated Asparagus
Serves 6-8
2 pounds fresh asparagus
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Preparation:
Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.
Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Arrange asparagus in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Whisk together olive oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes until well blended; pour over asparagus. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain before serving.
I like that I can make it ahead.