Asparagus with Parmesan Butter

• 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmedasparagus
• 3 tablespoons butter, room temperaturebutter
• 1/2 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)parmesan
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon driedbasil
• 1 large garlic clove, choppedgarlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juicelemon-juice

1. 01Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Arrange asparagus on broilerproof platter.Preheat broiler. Beat butter in medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drop butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over asparagus.
2. 02Broil asparagus until topping browns, watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

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