Sauteed Asparagus With Shiitake Mushrooms

• 8 ounces pencil thin fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup minced shallot (use onion if shallots are unavailable)
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• black pepper
• 1/4 cup dry vermouth or 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, slices chopped

1. Cut asparagus spears in 1/2 lengthwise, 7 into 1 inch pieces.
2. Melt the butter in wok& add the shallots& ginger.
3. Saute until just tender.
4. Add the asparagus& mushrooms.
5. Season w/ salt& pepper& cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the vermouth& cover.
7. Cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, Sprinkle with the orange (fresh) zest.
8. Cook 1 more minute.

fresh asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, unsalted butter, shallot, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, sherry wine, orange zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sauteed-asparagus-with-shiitake-mushrooms-111117 (may not work)