20 Easy Asparagus Recipes To Make This Spring

When local asparagus pops up at the farmers market, I know that spring is finally here. Turn to one of these recipes for this quick-cooking, versatile vegetable when asparagus is fresh and abundant.

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

Could this be the world's easiest sheet pan dinner? Serve with a quick couscous for the most stress-free weeknight meal ever.

Creamy Asparagus Soup

If you have some asparagus that’s getting a little over the hill, use it up in this springy soup! It’s all puréed, so shriveled spears won’t be a problem.

Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

"While there are many ways you can enjoy your early spring asparagus, one of my favorites is to pair it with shrimp in a simple, weeknight-friendly pasta dish." —Georgia Freedman, Recipe Developer

Quick and Easy Asparagus

In this simple side dish, asparagus spears are cooked perfectly and dressed with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. It's quick, easy, and tasty.

Ham and Asparagus Strata

This hearty casserole is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Think of it as a savory bread pudding. Bonus: you can assemble it up to a day ahead!

Air Fryer Asparagus

"[The air fryer] has a way of crisping up asparagus like nobody’s business and it’s all done with just 10 minutes of cooking time. The method is simple: Snap the ends off, wash, pat dry, toss in olive oil and garlic salt, and air fry to perfection." —Claudia Cash, Recipe Developer

Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus

"Quick-cooking asparagus roasts next to the salmon—it's a one-pan dinner that’s ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish." —Sheela Prakash, Recipe Developer

Easy Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese

Take it easy on yourself and use frozen puff pastry as the base for this springtime asparagus and salty, savory goat cheese tart.

Asparagus Frittata

Eggs and asparagus were made for each other! And think beyond brunch. Try leftover frittata as a sandwich filling and you'll be a convert, I promise.

Spring Minestrone Soup

Transition into a new season with an alluring, greens-packed soup. If you like, omit the artichokes and use an entire pound of asparagus.

Green Goddess Pasta Salad with Asparagus

"The dressing is what makes this pasta salad special. It’s not your traditional green goddess dressing, which typically has mayo and sour cream. Instead, it’s a more vibrant—both in color and flavor—vegan dressing." —Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer

Grilled Asparagus

This quick grilled asparagus with a little salt and a squeeze of lemon might just be the easiest way to prepare this family favorite.

Sheet Pan Chicken with Asparagus and Potatoes

Want easy clean-up after dinner? Make this chicken, asparagus, potato, onion, and herb dish that gets slow-roasted all on one sheet pan.

Asparagus Risotto

Whether you eat this classic risotto with fresh asparagus as a main dish or a side, it will be the star of the meal.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

The salty flavors of the prosciutto are a perfect complement to the subtly sweet flavor of roasted asparagus in this side dish or appetizer.

Asparagus Pakoras With Lemony Yogurt Sauce

Packed with small, tender bites of asparagus, these fried pakoras are scented with cumin and seasoned with a mix of fresh green onions, cilantro, and dill. Dip them in lemony yogurt and keep reaching for more!

Roasted Asparagus

Thick asparagus spears roasted in the oven with olive oil and garlic turn out slightly sweet and perfectly tender.

Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce

So pretty and so fancy, but not as much work as you’d think. Make this elegant dinner to impress someone you care about.

Asparagus Pesto with Pasta

Baby spinach joins asparagus as the base of a pesto that tops linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti for a vegetarian meal. Toasted pine nuts add some crunch.

Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Topping asparagus with a buttery Hollandaise sauce turns the simple stalks into something extra special. And never fear—this easy Hollandaise is made in the blender!