Asparagus Parmesan Garlic Spears

• 2 lbs fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or use 1 tablespoon fresh basil)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• black pepper

1. Butter a shallow broiler-proof casserole dish.
2. Cook the fresh asparagus in boiling lightly salted water until crisp-tender (about 3-4 minutes) drain and plunge into cool water, drain again and pat dry well with paper towels.
3. Arrange the asparagus spears in a buttered baking dish.
4. Set oven to broil heat.
5. In a bowl beat butter with Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, lemon juice and black pepper until well combined, then season with salt.
6. Dollup/drop the butter mixture over the asparagus in the baking dish by heaping teaspoonfuls.
7. Broil until topping browns (watch closely to avoid burning!) about 2-3 minutes.
8. Best served hot.

fresh asparagus, butter, parmesan cheese, basil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/asparagus-parmesan-garlic-spears-162549 (may not work)