Herbed Asparagus W/shiitakes & Parmesan

Submitted by kimbearly

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus (pencil-thin)
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
• 1⁄4 cup shallot, Minced
• 1 tablespoon parsley, Finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon basil, Chopped
• 1 drop salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, Freshly cracked
• 5 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved thin

directions

1. Add asparagus to boiling pan of salted water.
2. Simmer until tender, about 1 minute..Drain; pat dry.
3. Meanwhile, remove and discard mushroom stems; Cut mushrooms into 1/4 inch strips.
4. Melt butter in large heavy skillet, add shallots; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown.
5. Add asparagus and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, add herbs, salt and pepper; cook an additional minute.
6. Transfer asparagus to ovend-proof individual serving platters or gratin or to a large oven-proof platter, keeping stalks in an even row so they can be served easily; sprinkle with shiitakes.
7. Top with Parmesan; place platter under hot broiler until cheese is slightly melted, about 2 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.