Asparagus With Basil-Parmesan Butter

This is amazing! I can't seem to make my asparagus any other way now. It came from Bon Appétit magazine. I also use Parmesan-Reggiano.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb asparagus, ends trimmed
• 3  tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup  packed grated parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil or 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  large garlic clove, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
2. Arrange asparagus on broilerproof platter. Preheat broiler.
3. Beat butter in medium bowl until fluffy.
4. Beat in cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Drop butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over asparagus.
6. Broil asparagus until topping browns, watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.