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                            Asparagus Milanese

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Asparagus*

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  24                    asparagus spears -- (24 to 32)
                        salt
   4      tablespoons   melted butter
     1/2  cup           Parmesan cheese -- grated
                        freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

1. Preheat the broiler. Using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, scrape the
asparagus, starting about 2 inches from top of tips. Line up the tips of the
asparagus uniformly on a flat surface. cut off the ends 3 to 4 inches from
the bottom. Discard the ends.

2. Place the asparagus in a skillet large enough to hold them and add cold
water to cover. add salt to taste. Bring to the boil and simmer from 1 to 5
minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size of the asparagus and how crisp
you wish them to remain. Preferably they should be crisp-tender, not limp.
Drain immediately.

3. Arrange the asparagus uniformly in a heatproof dish. Sprinkle with butter
and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper to taste and glaze them until golden brown
under the broiler.





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