20 Best Asparagus Recipes to Kick Off Spring Cooking
There’s so much to love about those glorious green spears.
The best spring vegetables will soon make their debut and asparagus is first in line! Along with carrots, radishes, and peas, your local farmers' market or grocery store is sure to be stocked with lots of asparagus for the season. "Asparagus has a special place in my heart," Ree Drummond says, and it’s easy to see why. The tender, green veggie is incredibly versatile—whether you roast it, grill it, or even air fry it! So, bookmark this list of the best asparagus recipes!
Here, you'll find so many ways to cook those glorious green spears. After all, you’ll abide by Ree's rules when it comes to making the veggie: "The most important thing about cooking asparagus is not to overthink it! Keep it simple." Not only can you serve asparagus as a easy vegetable side dish for your weeknight dinner or Easter menu, but there are also plenty of ways to make asparagus the star ingredient in spring soups, casseroles, pasta, and Ree's crowd-pleasing cheesy asparagus tart. No matter which asparagus recipe you choose, this veggie is sure to become a springtime favorite!
Asparagus Salad
For this hearty spring salad, steamed asparagus is tossed with peppery radishes, shaved parmesan, fresh herbs, and toasted walnuts, then finished with a bright lemony vinaigrette. Best of all, this dish stays fresh for days.
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Asparagus Casserole
This crave-worthy casserole’s star ingredient is asparagus, and it’s deliciously coated in a rich homemade cheese sauce. With a crunchy topping of buttery panko and sliced almonds, can you stop at just one scoop? Probably not.
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Shrimp Stir-Fry with Asparagus
Here’s a quick dinner idea when you’re craving takeout. Cook shrimp in a matter of minutes, then toss with a medley of veggies: mushrooms, red bell pepper, and, yes, asparagus.
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Asparagus Quiche
Here’s a brunch classic that feels fresh and a little fancy! The flaky pie crust and a creamy custard filling (with asparagus) combine for a quiche that slices up beautifully for a crowd.
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Sweet Chili Salmon with Asparagus
If you want big flavor with minimal fuss, try this sweet-chili glazed salmon. It goes great with the asparagus which cooks on the same pan until bright, crisp-tender, and garlicky. Serve with steamed rice and an extra spoonful of sauce.
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Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry
Stir-fry is a great idea for busy weeknights. This variation using spring veggies and boneless chicken breast is ready in under an hour! Serve up with rice to catch all that bright gingery sauce.
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Asparagus Pasta
This creamy lemon pasta is studded with crispy bacon and tender asparagus. Plus, there's lots of grated parmesan cheese!
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
What's the best way to celebrate asparagus? Wrap it in prosciutto, of course! It's elegant, yet easy, and highly addictive.
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Spring Puff Pastry Tart
Flaky puff pastry acts as the base for this beautiful assortment of spring ingredients, including pesto, asparagus, and peas. There's also prosciutto or bacon and creamy cheese to bring it all together.
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Sautéed Asparagus
This elegant side dish comes together in just 15 minutes! It's packed with flavor thanks to garlic, parmesan cheese, and lemon.
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Grilled Asparagus
Make sure to choose the right size of asparagus when it comes to grilling—thicker spears are easier to grill, because they're less likely to slip through the grates. And they get those beautiful grill marks!
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Cheesy Asparagus Tart
Refrigerated pie dough makes this savory tart a breeze to whip up! It'll become the base for two types of cheese, leeks, and asparagus.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Adding breadcrumbs to the air fryer along with this spring veggie helps give it a nice crunch that's so unique. Try it for Easter or weeknight dinner.
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
This simple spring soup will add a pop of color to your dinner table. If you want your guests to know what they're eating, don't forget to garnish the soup with more asparagus!
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Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Asparagus
Between the homemade pesto and the fresh asparagus, this pasta recipe is bursting with green color—and bright spring flavor!
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Lemon Roasted Asparagus
This recipe uses citrus two ways: the zest is used to make a lemon-salt seasoning and the juice is squeezed over the quick-roasted asparagus.
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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
Even picky eaters will want to eat their veggies when it's wrapped up in crispy bacon! It makes for an adorable side dish at your family brunch.
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Roasted Asparagus with Cajun Hollandaise
Ree's blender hollandaise gets a flavorful upgrade with Cajun seasoning! It's a fun twist on a simple side dish.
Mushroom and Asparagus One-Pot Pasta
This 30-minute meal cooks everything together in one pan—even the pasta! That means you don't have to bother with boiling a separate pot of water.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
"A huge platter of asparagus is a beautiful, delicious addition to any dinner table," Ree says and who wouldn’t agree? This dish is ready in 15 minutes.
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