Risotto With Asparagus Roasted Garlic And Lemon Recipe

• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. sliced shallots
• 1 1/2 c. Arborio rice
• 3/4 c. sliced shitake mushrooms
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced roasted garlic
• 1/2 c. dry white wine
• 5 x to 6 c. rich vegetable or possibly chicken stock, divided
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or possibly Asiago cheese
• 1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 1 c. young asparagus, stalks trimmed and sliced diagonally about 1/4 inch
•     long, blanched
• 1/3 c. minced fresh chives
•     salt and freshly grounded pepper to taste
•     fresh lemon juice
•     Garnish could be additional shaved Parmesan cheese and some deep-fried basil
•     sprigs, of course this is optional

Directions