Asparagus Alla Milanese

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 4 quarts water to boil and set up ice bath.
2. 2
   Trim asparagus of hard ends and drop into water.
3. 3
   Cook 70 seconds.
4. 4
   Remove with tongs and refresh in ice bath.
5. 5
   Drain and set aside.
6. 6
   In a 10- to 12-inch saute pan, heat 4 tbsp.
7. 7
   butter until very dark brown.
8. 8
   Add asparagus and toss until warm.
9. 9
   Remove asparagus and divide among 4 plates.
10. 10
    Towel off saute pan and add remaining butter.
11. 11
    Cook until foam subsides.
12. 12
    Crack eggs in and cook sunny-side up, approximately 2 minutes.
13. 13
    Place one egg over each plate, sprinkle with cheese and serve.