Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  Pound         mushrooms -- sliced
   1      Clove         garlic -- minced
   3      Tablespoons   butter
   1      Pound         asparagus
   2      Teaspoons     soy sauce

Preparation:

Place butter in a 2 quart oblong dish. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 30 seconds. Add garlic and mushrooms. Microwave at high (100%) 2 minutes. Remove mushrooms and garlic. Set aside. Place asparagus in dish, placing thicker portions to outside edge. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until tender crisp, 8 to 9 minutes. Add soy sauce and mushrooms. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until mushrooms are heated through, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Makes 4 servings.