Preheat grill pan over high heat.

Trim bottom of asparagus by holding the tips and ends of the stalk and bending gently. The asparagus will snap at the right spot on each stalk.

Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper.

Lay stalks across grill pan and allow to cook for 2 minutes or so, until asparagus is slightly charred but still firm and bright green.

Rotate stalks to char the remaining sides of the asparagus.