Prepare the asparagus by trimming the ends.

Use a steamer set (pan and insert with holes).

Pour a small amount (a 1/2 inch) of water into the pan.

Add a teaspoon of coarse sea salt.

Bring to a boil.

Put the asparagus in the top part of the steamer set.

Cover and leave to steam for 2 to 5 minutes depending on the width of your asparagus. (We cooked the asparagus in the photo for 2 minutes.) To cook al dente – remove the asparagus from the pan when you can just put a fork in it.

Remove the asparagus from the pan.

Season with salt, pepper and olive oil to serve.