Recipe: Asparagus, Mushrooms and Fresh Cilantro

Asparagus with Mushrooms and Fresh Coriander
(6 servings)

1 lb Fresh asparagus
1/2 lb Mushrooms, sliced (2 cups)
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Chopped, fresh cilantro
2 tb Butter
2 tb Chopped shallots
1 ea Freshly ground black pepper

Trim off tough part of asparagus stalk, about 2 to 3 inches from bottom. Use a vegetable peeler to scrap asgaragus to about 1 inch from top. Cut asparagus on diagonal into 1 inch pieces. Melt butter in a non stick frying pan. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat, tossing and shaking, until mushrooms are lightly browned. Add asparagus. Cook, stirring and tossing for about 1 minute. Add shallots, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with coriander. Cook for 30 seconds.