Sauteed Asparagus With Shiitake Mushrooms

I have been looking for recipes that contain Shiitake mushrooms. I discovered this recipe on Recipelink.com

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  pencil thin fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 8  ounces  fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄3 cup  minced shallot (use onion if shallots are unavailable)
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth or 1⁄4 cup sherry wine
• 1  teaspoon orange zest, slices chopped

Directions

1. Cut asparagus spears in 1/2 lengthwise, 7 into 1 inch pieces.
2. Melt the butter in wok& add the shallots& ginger.
3. Sauté until just tender.
4. Add the asparagus& mushrooms.
5. Season w/ salt& pepper& cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the vermouth& cover.
7. Cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, Sprinkle with the orange (fresh) zest.
8. Cook 1 more minute.