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ASPARAGUS SPEARS

INGREDIENTS:

1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium shallot, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
Sea Salt (to taste)
Fresh ground black peppercorns
1/4 lime, juiced
Lime slices for garnish
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated  (optional)

Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat adding garlic and shallots; cook for 2 minutes.  Add asparagus spears and cook with lid on skillet for about 5 minutes until tender.  Serve with squeezed lime juice over hot asparagus, salt and pepper to taste and add fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.  Garnish with lime slices.

Bill aka Mickey Porter 03-28-09.