microwave Remove the asparagus, arrange on a warmed serving platter, and serve with the hollandaise Alternatively, run the asparagus under cold running water until chilled, dry carefully, and serve with mayonnaise MICRO-STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH POACHED EGG AND WALNUT VINAIGRETTE SERVES 2 8 ounces asparagus, tough bottoms trimmed off, stalks peeled if desired Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Perfect Poached Eggs (here), kept warm in a bowl of hot water ¼ cup Walnut Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Place the asparagus in an even layer on a large microwave-safe plate and season with salt and pepper Lay a triple layer of damp paper towels on top of the asparagus, completely covering them, or cover with a clean damp kitchen towel Microwave on high power until the asparagus is bright green and tender but still crisp, 2½ to minutes, depending on the power of your microwave Remove the asparagus and arrange on warmed serving plates Top with the poached eggs, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and serve Walnut Vinaigrette ... crisp, 2½ to minutes, depending on the power of your microwave Remove the asparagus and arrange on warmed serving plates Top with the poached eggs, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and serve Walnut Vinaigrette... triple layer of damp paper towels on top of the asparagus, completely covering them, or cover with a clean damp kitchen towel Microwave on high power until the asparagus is bright green and tender... Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Perfect Poached Eggs (here), kept warm in a bowl of hot water ¼ cup Walnut Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Place the asparagus in an even layer on a large microwave-safe