Roasted Asparagus with Tasso

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces tasso or other smoked ham, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Parmesan shavings

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the tasso and cook, stirring constantly, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the shallots and cook until just softened, about 1 minute.
5. Add the asparagus and toss to coat.
6. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
7. Transfer to a roasting pan or baking dish.
8. Roast asparagus until crisp tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and top with Parmesan shavings.
10. Serve warm.

olive oil, tasso, shallots, salt, parmesan shavings

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/roasted-asparagus-with-tasso-recipe.html (may not work)