Bring a few inches of water in a deep skillet to boil. Season with salt and add rapini/broccoli rabe, cook 3 minutes and drain. Return pan to heat and add olive oil, 3 turns of the pan. Add red pepper and garlic, and stir a minute. Add broccoli rabe and toss 2-3 minutes more; adjust salt to taste.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle pan over medium-high to high heat.