20 Easy Asparagus Recipes To Make This Spring

When asparagus is fresh and abundant in the spring, use one of these easy recipes to make the most of it. From side dishes and soups to sheet pan dinners, there are lots of ways to enjoy this versatile vegetable.

20 Easy Asparagus Recipes To Make This Spring
Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

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

Overhead view of garlic butter sheet pan shrimp and asparagus on a baking sheet.
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

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

A bowl of creamy asparagus soup garnished with an asparagus spear
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta on a Plate with a Fork
Alison Bickel / Simply Recipes

"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

The best asparagus in a serving bowl.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

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

A baked ham and asparagus strata in a white casserole dish
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

air fryer asparagus on a platter with lemon slices at a table with a bowl of cracked pepper and a bowl of salt flakes
Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

"[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

sheet pan salmon topped with lemon and capers next to asparagus
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

"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

Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.
Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

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

A slice of asparagus frittata on a serving plate
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Spring Minestrone Soup in a Dutch oven
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Bowl of Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

"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

A platter of grilled asparagus
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Sheet pan with chicken, asparagus, and potatoes
Simply Recipes / Sheryl Julian

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

Asparagus Risotto in a White Bowl Plate
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus on a platter with a slice of lemon
Simply Recipes / Lisa Lin

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

Asparagus pakoras on a white platter.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

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

A platter of roasted asparagus garnished with half a lemon
Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

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

Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce

Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

A bowl of asparagus pesto with pasta
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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

Steamed Asparagus with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce on Plate
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

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!

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