Creamy Cheesy Polenta | Easier Eats

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups polenta, can substitute coarse-grind cornmeal or corn grits
• 1 teaspoon fine sea, plus more, to taste
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus more, to taste, shaved, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, to taste
• 2 large or 4 small shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine
• 2 pounds asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups peas, frozen or fresh
• 1/3 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, optional, chopped, can substitute fresh parsley
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste