1 lb fresh asparagus
2 tbsp butter
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
2 tbsp chopped shallots
1/2 tsp salt
1 each freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp chopped, fresh coriander
Directions
Trim off tough part of asparagus stalk, about 2 to 3 inches from
bottom. Use a vegetable peeler to scrap asgaragus to about 1 inch
from top. Cut asparagus on diagonal into 1 inch pieces. Melt butter
in a non stick frying pan. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat,
tossing and shaking, until mushrooms are lightly browned. Add
asparagus. Cook, stirring and tossing for about 1 minute. Add
shallots, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with coriander. Cook for 30
seconds.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Mushroom; Vegetable
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