20+ Easy Asparagus Recipes To Make on Repeat

When asparagus is abundant and fresh, all you want to do is cook tons of it. Here are some amazing ways to do just that.

It’s much easier now to find good asparagus year-round than ten years ago when I could only find it in the spring or at my local farmers market. So, it's become the perfect vegetable to grab whenever I'm stocking my fridge for weeknight dinners. Here are 23 easy recipes that shine the light on this delicious vegetable.

1. Quick and Easy Asparagus

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Asparagus spears are cooked perfectly and dressed with olive oil, parmesan, and lemon zest. It's quick, easy, and tasty.

2. Creamy Asparagus Soup

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

3. Ham and Asparagus Strata

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

4. Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

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A satisfying midweek meal. Cook the asparagus directly in the pasta water to streamline prep. Use penne to echo the shape of the asparagus segments.

5. Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

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

6. Oven-Roasted Salmon, Asparagus and New Potatoes

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A sheet pan supper that’s satisfying and healthy. Ten minutes of prep, pop it in the oven, and dinner’s on the way.

7. Asparagus Frittata

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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, we promise.

8. Spring Minestrone Soup

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

9. Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce

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

10. Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus

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Everything comes together quickly in this one-pan meal. Potatoes add some heft but keep it gluten-free.

11. Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus with Lemon-Mustard Dressing

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It’s a veggie side, it’s a starch...and, with a few hard-boiled eggs, it’s a fabulous lunch the next day, too.

12. Asparagus Risotto

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

13. Asparagus and Ricotta Bruschetta

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Move over tomatoes, asparagus makes a great bruschetta topping, especially when it sits atop a lemony ricotta spread.

14. Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

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

15. Grilled Asparagus

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

16. Asparagus Artichoke Salad

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If you're looking for a light summer salad that's different from the norm but still healthy and delicious, this grilled asparagus and marinated artichoke salad does the trick.

17. Easy Asparagus Tart With Goat Cheese

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

18. Roasted Asparagus

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

19. Asparagus Pakoras With Lemony Yogurt Sauce

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

20. Sheet Pan Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes

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

21. Asparagus Soufflé

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If you're confident with your egg white whipping and folding skills, try this light and fluffy asparagus soufflé recipe that makes six individual servings.

22. Asparagus Pesto with Pasta

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

23. Steamed Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

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Topping asparagus with a buttery Hollandaise sauce turns the simple stalks into something extra special.