We steamed our asparagus — as we often do —
in the microwave, by placing it
in a
shallow baking
dish with a thin layer of water (no more than a quarter inch), covering the
dish (you can use either a plate or plastic wrap) and microwaving it for 2 - 3 minutes and then
in 1 minute intervals, checking it after each minute by inserting a
fork into the stems.