Asparagus Parmesan Garlic Spears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Butter a shallow broiler-proof casserole dish.
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.
Arrange the asparagus spears in a buttered baking dish.
Set oven to broil heat.
In a bowl beat butter with Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, lemon juice and black pepper until well combined, then season with salt.
Dollup/drop the butter mixture over the asparagus in the baking dish by heaping teaspoonfuls.
Broil until topping browns (watch closely to avoid burning!) about 2-3 minutes.
Best served hot.