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Herbed Asparagus W/shiitakes & Parmesan

A home-style Herbed Asparagus W/shiitakes & Parmesan made with Asparagus Pencil Thin, Shiitake Mushrooms, Unsalted Butter, Shallots, and Parsley. Serves 6. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 2 lb
• 8 oz
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1
• 1 tsp
• 5 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Add asparagus to boiling pan of salted water.

2. 2

   Simmer until tender, about 1 minute..Drain; pat dry.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, remove and discard mushroom stems; Cut mushrooms into 1/4 inch strips.

4. 4

   Melt butter in large heavy skillet, add shallots; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown.

5. 5

   Add asparagus and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, add herbs, salt and pepper; cook an additional minute.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Top with Parmesan; place platter under hot broiler until cheese is slightly melted, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve immediately. from Chef John Shirk, Bella Luna Restaurant, Moreland