Asparagus with Basil Parmesan Butter

All of the work in this recipe can be done in advance. Keep the butter at room temperature and refrigerate the asparagus until ready to cook.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb asparagus, trimmed
• 3  tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese (2+1/2oz.)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  clove garlic, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the asparagus until just crisp tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Arrange on a broilerproof platter.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Beat butter in a medium bowl until fluffy.
5. Beat in cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice.
6. Season.
7. Drop butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over asparagus.
8. Broil until topping browns, about 3 minutes.
9. Be careful not to burn.
10. Serve hot.