Herbed Asparagus W/shiitakes & Parmesan

Herbed Asparagus W/shiitakes & Parmesan
Categories: Vegetable
Video Games Kitchen And Dining Movies Gifts Yield: 6 servings

2 lb ASPARAGUS pencil-thin 1 T Chopped basil
8 oz Shiitake mushrooms 1 dr Salt to taste
1/4 c (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 t Freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 c Minced shallots 5 oz Parmesan cheese shaved thin
1 T Finely chopped parsley

Add asparagus to boiling pan of salted water.
Simmer until tender, about 1 minute..Drain; pat dry. Meanwhile,
remove and discard mushroom stems; Cut mushrooms into 1/4 inch
strips.
Melt butter in large heavy skillet, add shallots; cook over medium
heat, stirring frequently until golden brown. Add asparagus and
mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, add herbs, salt and pepper; cook an
additional minute.
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. Top with
Parmesan; place platter under hot broiler until cheese is slightly
melted, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately. from Chef John Shirk,
Bella Luna Restaurant, Moreland Hills, Ohio