Herbed Asparagus W/shiitakes & Parmesan

Ingredients:

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

Method:

Add asparagus to boiling pan of salted water.
Simmer until tender, about 1 minute.
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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.