Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat it to 500°F.
Trim, above:
Place the spears on a baking sheet and drizzle very lightly with:
Toss the spears to coat and arrange them in a single layer. Roast until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with any of the accompaniments suggested for Steamed Asparagus, or simply sprinkle with:
Serve hot or at room temperature, garnished with: