Discover the best recipes with asparagus for spring to show off this vibrant, delicious vegetable!

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You know spring is right around the corner when asparagus starts to make an appearance on the grocery store shelves. The spring vegetable has a bright flavor that is buttery and sometimes a bit earthy. As a result, not much has to be done to for asparagus to become the start of the show!

From simple roasted asparagus to creamy lemon chicken with asparagus, you’ll see the versatility of the springtime vegetable below. No matter which one you choose, you’ll be sure to see why recipes with asparagus are always a good idea.

Springtime Recipes With Asparagus

1. Roasted Asparagus

This roasted asparagus dish proves that sometimes it’s best to stick with something plain and simple. By roasting the vegetable, it brings out a deep flavor that is highlighted with a touch of lemon, black pepper, and parmesan cheese.

Roasted Asparagus
Roasted asparagus is the best way to enjoy fresh spring asparagus! With Parmesan, lemon, and cracked black pepper, this is going to be your go-to asparagus recipe.
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2. Asparagus Casserole

This asparagus casserole will be your go-to casserole dish come springtime. The fresh asparagus doesn’t get weighed down in the casserole and instead pairs perfectly with the creamy, cheesy flavor.

A spoon lifting a bite of cheesy asparagus casserole from a baking dish.
Asparagus Casserole
This creamy, cheesy asparagus casserole is the best way to use fresh springtime asparagus! Youโ€™ll love it as an Easter side dish, but itโ€™s just as good for a Sunday dinner.
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3. One-Pan Baked Salmon and Asparagus

If you are looking for new ideas for your weeknight dinner rotation, look no further than this one-pan-baked salmon and asparagus. Everything bakes together on one pan in just 30 minutes, making it great to serve no matter how hectic your weeknight might be.

baked salmon dinner recipe
One-Pan Baked Salmon and Asparagus
One-Pan Baked Salmon & Asparagus is an easy and healthy 30-minute meal with amazing flavor โ€“ perfect for an easy summer dinner idea!
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4. Asparagus Salad

Show off the asparagus in all its glory with a fresh asparagus salad. The asparagus sits among feta cheese, radishes, peas, pine nuts, mint to create a burst of fresh spring flavors.

Asparagus Salad
Asparagus Salad
This asparagus salad recipe is a perfect spring side dish! Crisp veggies, feta cheese, and a lemon avocado dressing make it fresh, light, and delicious.
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5. Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus

Have a picky eater? Serve them this cheesy garlic roasted asparagus, and watch them clear their plate! The fresh vegetable gets topped with a layer of creamy cheese to convert any non-veggie lover.

Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low Carb, Keto AND perfect to get your veggies in!
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6. Cream of Asparagus Soup

Make asparagus the star of the show with this cream of asparagus soup. The seasonal soup comes together with just six ingredients. Do yourself a favor and double the recipe so you can eat the extras for lunch all week long.

Cream of Asparagus Soup
This silky-smoothย cream of asparagus soupย is one of the best ways to enjoy in-season asparagus. All you need is six ingredients to make a healthy asparagus soup thatโ€™s just perfect for spring.
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7. Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta

Have 20 minutes? Then, you can easily make this garlic butter asparagus pasta. While this dish is great as a side, it makes a perfect main course with some protein, like chicken or fish, mixed in.

Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta
Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta
Orzo pasta and fresh asparagus are tossed in a garlic butter sauce and parmesan cheese to create this 20-minute, cheesy asparagus pasta!
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8. Stovetop Asparagus With Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Instead of roasting your asparagus with garlic and oil, switch it up and go with balsamic vinegar glaze instead. The glaze provides a sweet, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the green vegetable.

Stovetop Asparagus With Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Stovetop Asparagus With Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Healthy Balsamic Asparagus is a quick pan seared vegetable that has a sweet balsamic glaze. Eat it as a side, serve with pasta or on a salad!
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9. Air Fryer Asparagus Fries

Move over potatoes, there are new fries on the menu! These asparagus fries get a crispy coasting and are cooked in the air fryer, making them a great and healthy alternative to your typical French fries.

Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
Air Fryer Asparagus Fries
If you love asparagus, youโ€™re REALLY going to love this delicious and simple Air Fryer Asparagus. With the air fryer, you get crispy coated, but tender,
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10. Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

Creamy lemon chicken with asparagus is an excellent idea for dinner, no matter the day of the week. The creamy lemon and garlic sauce coats the chicken and asparagus to make a tasty dish no one can resist.

Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
It takes less than 30 minutes and just one pan to make this healthy creamy lemon garlic chicken with asparagus. Itโ€™s perfect for busy weeknights and is super flavorful and just 7g net carbs! The
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11. Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry

Switch up your stir-fry veggies, and add asparagus into the mix. The dish takes less than 30 minutes to come together, meaning your meal will be on your plate in an instant.

Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Learn how to make this quick and easy, better-than-takeout Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry! A tasty 30-minute Asian-inspired family friendly meal!
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Seasonal Recipes With Asparagus

12. Sweet Chili Shrimp and Asparagus

For when you want something a little spicy but also a bit sweet, turn to make this sweet chili shrimp and asparagus. This dish is simple and quick. Plus, it tastes better than anything from a takeout menu!

Sweet Chili Shrimp and Asparagus
Sweet Chili Shrimp and Asparagus
Sweet chili shrimp with asparagus is a sheet pan dinner ready and on the table in under 30 minutes! The sauce for this shrimp is sweet, spicy, sticky and absolutely delicious served over white rice.
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13. Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Love sesame beef? How about asparagus? What about when it is stir-fried together? Then, you won’t want to miss out on this quick stir-fry dinner! Enjoy it as is or add additional veggies to the mix.

Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry is a quick and tasty weeknight or date night dinner for two that can be pulled together quickly.
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14. Mushroom & Asparagus Frittata

Asparagus isn’t just for lunch and dinner. Bring the veggie into the breakfast fold with this mushroom & asparagus frittata. Savory, nutritious, and filling, it’s the best way to start the day!

Mushroom & Asparagus Frittata
Mushroom & Asparagus Frittata
Frittatas are usually shared, but this two-egg, single-serving asparagus frittata recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a healthy breakfast idea for one.
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15. Honey Garlic Salmon and Asparagus

This honey garlic salmon and asparagus dish is great for dinner when you feel like having something fancy but don’t feel like fussing. The one-skillet meal keeps the dishes to a minimum and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Honey Garlic Salmon and Asparagus
Honey Garlic Salmon and Asparagus
One skillet honey garlic salmon is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes and itโ€™s a flavourful dinner that the whole family will love!
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16. Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Asparagus mixes with tomato, feta, and a balsamic vinaigrette to make the ultimate spring salad. This simple dish is great for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish with your favorite protein.

Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
A super delicious asparagus, tomato and feta salad drizzled with an easy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for lunch or as side.
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17. Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe

If you’ve never had shaved asparagus, get ready to fall in love. The technique of shaving the asparagus instead of cutting it head-on adds a different taste and texture you’ll love. Top the shaved asparagus with lemon and some seasoning for the perfect side salad.

Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe
Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe
This Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe is a fun new way to enjoy fresh raw asparagus. With just a few simple ingredients this lemon asparagus salad will be your new favorite healthy side dish.
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18. Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad

Peas and asparagus are some of the first spring vegetables to make an appearance. So, it only makes sense that they are paired together in this tasty spring pasta salad. The light, tangy lemon dressing completes the dish.

Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad
Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad
A seasonally focused Asparagus Pasta Salad featuring asparagus and peas and a tangy lemon-dijon dressing. Share this spring pasta salad with your favorite main!
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19. Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet pan meals take away all the hassle of a messy kitchen without sacrificing flavors. Put the method to the test with this sheet pan salmon and asparagus dish, and see for yourself!

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
This quick and easy sheet pan salmon and asparagus makes a delicious dinner! The sweet hoisin sauce glaze will have everyone asking for seconds!
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20. Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Celebrate the return of the warm weather with a bite of this asparagus quiche recipe. Along with asparagus, this quiche loads up on veggies like spinach and green onions and an assortment of cheese. Yum!

Asparagus Quiche Recipe
Asparagus Quiche Recipe
A simple savory quiche made with asparagus, spinach, green onions, feta, and mozzarella cheese. This vegetarian spring quiche is great for brunch or dinner.
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Everyday Recipes With Asparagus

21. Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus

When I am running short on time but want to put a hearty and healthy meal on the table, I turn to make this lemon garlic shrimp and asparagus dish. It’s ready in under 20 minutes, fresh, and full of bold flavor the whole family looks forward to eating.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus
Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus
This quick and easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus is ready in less than 20 minutes! This one pan meal is exploding with flavor and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time youโ€™re looking for a healthy dinner, give this garlic shrimp and asparagus a try!
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22. Strawberry Asparagus Salad

Strawberries and asparagus are the combination you never knew you needed. The sweet strawberries pair with the crisp asparagus to create the best bite for your tastebuds.

Strawberry Asparagus Salad
Strawberry Asparagus Salad
With the fresh flavors of asparagus, strawberries, red onion, pecans, feta & baby greens, this bright salad is what spring is all about!
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23. 15-Minute Artichoke & Asparagus Pasta Salad

The next time you are invited to a party last minute and need to bring a side dish, keep this 15-minute artichoke and asparagus pasta salad in mind. The quickness of the dish coming together does not detract from the bold flavors. All your friends and family will be begging for the recipe!

15-Minute Artichoke & Asparagus Pasta Salad
15-Minute Artichoke & Asparagus Pasta Salad
This Artichoke & Asparagus Pasta Salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is an easy, flavorful side that is packed with vegetables!
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24. Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Eggs and asparagus are a match made in heaven. I love to make this savory, tangy dish as a side for brunch or dinner. However, it can easily be enjoyed as a complete meal.

Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
A fabulous spring salad or side dish, bursting with so much flavor and deliciousness! With asparagus, bacon and eggs, green beans, and the most delicious Dijon dressing!
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25. Asparagus Lemon Pasta

The best thing about this asparagus lemon pasta is that it makes for incredible leftovers. It’s one of those dishes that taste great fresh and even better the next day! Be sure to double the recipe so you won’t have to fight over the leftovers.

Asparagus Lemon Pasta
Asparagus Lemon Pasta
This Asparagus Lemon Pasta tastes gourmet, yet only takes 30 minutes to make. Your family will love this recipe for lemony asparagus pasta.
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26. Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Switch up your traditional pesto pasta, and throw asparagus into the mix. The asparagus turns the pesto into a seasonal favorite for a meal you’ll look forward to all year long.

Asparagus Pesto Pasta
Asparagus Pesto Pasta
If you are a pesto lover looking for a spring twist, this creamy and lemony asparagus pesto pasta is the perfect weeknight dinner.
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27. Chicken Asparagus Skillet

Even your pickiest eater will love this chicken asparagus skillet dish. The skillet cooks everything together, so the bright asparagus flavor is in every single bite.

Chicken Asparagus Skillet
Chicken Asparagus Skillet
A handful of simple ingredients combine in this easy, creamy chicken asparagus skillet dinner, made up of golden chicken, tender asparagus, and a luscious garlic lemon cream sauce.
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28. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

This prosciutto-wrapped asparagus-stuffed chicken pulls out all of the tricks. The asparagus combines with brie cheese. Then, it sits tightly next to the chicken, wrapped in a blanket of prosciutto. It’s a rich dish fancy enough to be served at a restaurant yet extremely simple to make.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
This asparagus stuffed chicken is loaded with brie cheese, asparagus spears and wrapped in prosciutto. Serve with scallion smashed potatoes!
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29. Baked Cod with Asparagus

Sometimes, all you need are a few good herbs and spices to make a dish come to life. Just look at this baked cod with asparagus, for example. Lemon, garlic, and thyme work together to bring out bright flavors for a simple dish that will tantalize your tastebuds.

Baked Cod with Asparagus
Baked Cod with Asparagus
Healthy delicious Baked Cod Recipe with lemon, garlic and thyme, nestled in Spring vegetables- Asparagus, Fennel and Leeks. Simple & Easy.
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30. Mushroom Asparagus Pasta

Comfort food can be a springtime dish, too. Look at this mushroom asparagus pasta, for example. It’s creamy, luscious, and hits the spot every single time!

Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
Mushroom Asparagus Pasta
This easy Mushrooms Asparagus Pasta is simple, tasty and comforting, made with everyday ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes!
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31. Asparagus & Eggs Breakfast Skillet

Wake up with a tasty breakfast with this asparagus and egg breakfast skillet. The asparagus mixes with potatoes and leeks to make a hearty and healthy combination that is a great way to start your day.

Asparagus & Eggs Breakfast Skillet
Asparagus & Eggs Breakfast Skillet
This delicious asparagus and eggs breakfast skillet combines seasonal asparagus with potatoes and leeks for a protein + vegetable-packed meal!
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32. Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Show off your skills in the kitchen with this asparagus-stuffed chicken breast. It looks almost too good to eat but will have you scraping your plate for every last bite.

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
This fast, easy, and delicious recipe is a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.
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FAQs

When is asparagus in season?

Asparagus is a spring vegetable and normally is in season from late March to early June.

What part of asparagus do you not eat?

The ends of the asparagus are typically cut off before they are eaten. They are very hard and do not taste good. The bottoms will snap right off, so you will know right where the edible part starts.

What is the most popular way to eat asparagus?

Roasting the vegetable is the most popular way to eat asparagus. The asparagus can be roasted with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper for a simple roasted dish.

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