Asparagus With Shallots

This is an adopted recipe I have not yet tried.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 1/2 lbs asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus
• 1  dash salt
• 3  teaspoons  peanut oil (Fragrant) or 3  teaspoons olive oil
• 2  shallots, peeled and minced
• 1  dash parsley, Finely chopped

Directions

1. Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
2. If asparagus is thick, old or tough, peel bottoms.
3. Add asparagus to pan of boiling salted water.
4. Boil gently until cooked--bright green and tender--but still firm, about 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Remove; drain on towel; put on platter and drizzle with oil, lifting spears to coat.
6. Sprinkle with shallots and parsley.
7. Salt slightly.