Asparagus Tips in Lemon Butter

Ingredients

 * 12 asparagus spears
 * ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 4 small wild mushrooms, thinly sliced

Directions

 * 1) Trim the tips from the asparagus, approximately the top 2 or 3 inches, saving the stalks for another use.
 * 2) Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat and add the lemon juice.
 * 3) Add the mushrooms and sauté until they begin to darken and release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
 * 4) Add the asparagus tips to the skillet and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, or until the asparagus are just tender.
 * 5) Serve at once.