asparagus tips and wild mushrooms in lemon butter

Directions

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   Asparagus Tips and Wild Mushrooms in Lemon Butter Source: Jean Price Serves 2

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   12 asparagus spears 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 small wild mushrooms, thinly sliced Trim the tips from the asparagus

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   Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat and add the lemon juice

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   Add the mushrooms and sauté until they begin to darken and release their liquid, about 5 minutes

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   Add the asparagus tips to the skillet and continue cooking for about 3 minutes, or until the asparagus are just tender

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   Serve at once.