Fresh, locally grown asparagus is one of the first, surefire signs of spring and these 30 asparagus recipes celebrate the season in the most delicious ways!
With modern logistics and a global economy, it’s possible to get almost anything any time of year here in North America—including asparagus. And yet, there is nothing like fresh, locally grown spring asparagus.
Whether it’s green or white asparagus, chefs and home cooks all over the continent look forward to the day they can get that first batch of tender spring shoots in their kitchen. Oh, what will they do with it? The possibilities are endless!
But to inspire you and help you narrow it down, I’ve rounded up 30 of the most delicious fresh asparagus recipes from around the web.
One of the easiest things to do with fresh asparagus is whip up a simple salad with a tangy dressing or some salty cheese that will highlight the asparagus flavor. Shaved Asparagus Salad with Burrata or a Lemony Asparagus Tomato Salad are just two you can try.
Asparagus also works beautifully in a tart or egg dish, making it a staple for spring brunches, Easter celebrations, or Mother’s Day. Make classic Eggs Benedict and serve the dish with bright green asparagus, or whip up a Baked Asparagus Frittata with Goat Cheese.
Pasta and risotto are classic ways to use asparagus. Embrace the season (and minimize food waste) with Springtime Penne with Asparagus Stem Pesto or make a simple Lemon Asparagus Risotto.
Toss asparagus into your favorite stir fry or sheet pan dinner—it’s a perfect companion to salmon or chicken! You can also try a luscious asparagus soup to start dinner or enjoy it for a light lunch.
But perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy asparagus is to make it the star attraction, such as in a classic yet simple Lemon Butter Asparagus dish or a beautiful plate of Asparagus with Gribiche Dressing.
However you choose to enjoy this fleeting spring treat, make the most of it while it lasts! These 30 asparagus recipes will help you do just that.
by Food Nouveau
This creamy asparagus risotto combines zesty lemon with the iconic, bright green spring stalks. A delightful dish for special nights, but quick enough for weeknights, too!
by Simple Bites
This bright springtime penne dish is a low-waste, vegetarian recipe that highlights Mediterranean ingredients. The recipe can be adapted to use pantry staples such as artichokes or olives and produce ends.
by Dishing Out Health
This Asparagus and Lemon Pasta features a light, garlicky cream sauce and is topped with crispy lemon-basil panko. This Spring-forward, simple pasta dish is bursting with bright flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes!
by Recipes from a Pantry by Bintu
This Asparagus Mac and Cheese recipe is the perfect dish for those days when you just want something simple but incredibly satisfying. It’s made with everyday ingredients, vegetarian, and a great comfort meal!
by The Pasta Project
This Northern Italian asparagus pasta recipe is a delicious version of a typical Venetian way to combine asparagus with pasta. The recipe tosses beautiful asparagus tips with the pasta and blends the ends to use as a sauce. Genius!
by Food Nouveau
This superfast yet scrumptious tuna and asparagus pasta dish comes together in minutes. Enjoy it hot or as a cold pasta salad!
by Food Nouveau
This foolproof eggs benedict recipe with prosciutto and asparagus contains tips and an easy blender hollandaise sauce to breezily make the popular brunch dish at home!
by House of Nash Eats
Featuring delicious tender-crisp asparagus on a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust with plenty of cheese and Dijon mustard, this easy Asparagus Tart is casually elegant and perfect for brunches, showers & parties, potlucks, and more.
by Running to the Kitchen
This asparagus omelette soufflé is a light and fluffy breakfast bursting with fresh spring ingredients like asparagus, green onions, and creamy tart goat cheese.
by The Petite Cook
Bursting with flavor, this classic Italian asparagus frittata is the perfect spring recipe for a quick delicious meal!
by Familystyle Food
This light and fluffy baked asparagus frittata recipe is made with egg whites, fresh asparagus, and soft goat cheese. It’s perfect as an appetizer, dinner, or brunch dish, as well as for your weekly healthy meal prep.
by Little Ferrano Kitchen
Get ready for spring dinners with this spring pizza with pesto, grilled asparagus, and fresh lemon zest and basil. This pretty pie can be made on a pizza stone or outdoor grill!
by Food Nouveau
Gribiche dressing is a French condiment made with hard-boiled eggs and flavorful garnishes such as cornichons and capers. It’s the perfect dressing for fresh spring asparagus!
by Bacon is Magic
This oven-roasted asparagus dish is an easy recipe perfect for summer entertaining. Gooey, creamy, crunchy, salty, and sweet: your guests will go crazy for the flavors and textures in this casual dish!
by Quiche My Grits
Lemon Butter Asparagus is so yummy and versatile, it pairs well with just about any entree you can dream up. You won’t mind eating your veggies when you taste this delicious recipe!
by Little Sunny Kitchen
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a beautiful and elegant side dish that is simple to make and will impress your guests. Tender asparagus, wrapped with bacon and simply seasoned goes well with any main dish and is perfectly portioned for either a plated dinner or a family-style one.
by Delicious Little Bites
Broiled Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese Sauce is the perfect side dish to serve all year long, but especially during the spring and summer months. This vegetarian recipe is easily completed in less than 15 minutes and provides a healthy dose of essential vitamins and minerals. The broiling technique used to cook the asparagus ensures a tender, crunchy and vibrant dish.
by Food Nouveau
This asparagus tartine combines thinly sliced asparagus with a runny egg and hummus to create a colorful, hearty, easy lunch!
by Running to the Kitchen
This asparagus tomato salad is bursting with bright lemon flavor. Topped with sharp parmesan and fresh basil it’s the perfect way to ring in the spring season.
by Dish ‘n’ the Kitchen
Stunning and elegant, this verdant Shaved Asparagus Salad is packed with fresh herbs and late spring vegetables. Serve it with a creamy ball of fresh burrata and a simple vinaigrette.
by Veggilicious
Perfectly seasonal, this tasty radish, watercress, and asparagus salad makes the most of spring ingredients. Served with a lemony dressing.
by Familystyle Food
This easy, flavorful Mediterranean orzo pasta salad recipe combines crunchy feta cheese, chickpeas, and lots of lemon. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, and delicious spring lunches and brunches!
by Windy City Dinner Fairy
This asparagus salad with tomatoes and basil is the light and bright dish you need for spring! Perfect for a light lunch or fresh appetizer.
by Maple and Mango
This delicious warm Spring salad recipe combines roasted asparagus, egg with oozing yolks, parmesan shavings, and toasted pine nuts. It’s a beautiful salad you can serve for breakfast, brunch, and lunch!
by Familystyle Food
Enjoy this quick and tasty chicken and asparagus recipe that’s ready to eat in about 30 minutes! This easy one-pan meal pairs baked boneless chicken breasts and fresh asparagus spears with a lemony, creamy pan sauce. Serve with pasta or all by itself for a low-carb dinner.
by Budget Delicious
Asparagus stuffed chicken breast is easy to make with only a handful of ingredients. This one-pan dinner is a filling and satisfying chicken recipe that everyone will love!
by Food Nouveau
This aromatic cashew chicken stir-fry is good for you, yet it’s also as flavorful as any fat- and sodium-loaded take-out number. This dish comes together in flash, making it a perfect weeknight meal!
by My Kitchen Love
This healthy, quick, and effortless Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils, and Asparagus recipe makes an easy meal prep dish or a healthy dinner option for busy families.
by Nourished Kitchen
This elegant, bright green asparagus soup is creamy but light, and rich with the grassy green herbaceous flavor of the spring stalk and aromatic leeks.
by The Roasted Root
Chilled asparagus and leek bisque is a refreshing, healthy soup perfect for spring and summer entertaining.
What a stunning list!! Saving to cook my way through spring!
Thanks Samantha!
Thank you so much for including my asparagus salad – what a wonderful collection of springtime inspiration x
You’re welcome Mandy, your salad is so delicious!