So my favourite* way to make asparagus is to just broil it with some olive oil and seasoning.
First thing, oven to high broil. Let it get warm for a few minutes.
Take the woody ends off. Throw on a sheet pan with a little olive oil and salt.

Into the oven for 4-5 minutes.
When you next look at them, there should be a fair amount of sizzle going on. Shake the pan a bit to get them moved around and let go for another minute or two.
Pull them out and hit with a little pepper. Done

And of course
Ice

*spelled that way to make our readers who are subjects of the HRH Queen Elizabeth II feel at home