Food & Cooking Recipes Seasonal Recipes Spring Recipes 31 Asparagus Recipes That Make the Most of Our Favorite Spring Vegetable Thick or thin, tender stalks of asparagus are delicious as a side, in pasta, quiche, salad, and more. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 17, 2024 Close Thick or thin, green, white, or purple, asparagus spears are a harbinger of spring—eating this beauty at its peak from February through June is an annual rite of the new season. And there are endless ways to savor this favorite spring vegetable. It's heavenly grilled, steamed, sautéed, or even raw in salads—and it retains its singular grassy flavor when paired with pasta or just about any protein. Frittatas, gratins, quiche, and even pizza are all the more luscious with tender asparagus as a star ingredient. Here are our best-loved asparagus recipes showcasing this phenom in all its springtime glory. How to Cut Asparagus 4 Different Ways 01 of 31 Asparagus-and-Potato Gratin Con Poulos Side dish or main dish? However you serve it, this decadent gratin, made with grassy goat cheese, sharp Pecorino Romano, prosciutto, asparagus, and sliced potatoes, will bring everyone back for seconds. View Recipe 02 of 31 Leek-and-Asparagus Crispy Rice Ren Fuller Texture is on equal footing with flavor in this delectable dish that combines fluffy rice and crackly bits of rice crisped in a hot skillet, plus soft, buttery leeks, tender asparagus, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Last but not least, a fried egg coats the rice bowl, doubling as a silky sauce. View Recipe 03 of 31 Penne With Shrimp, Feta, and Spring Vegetables A one-pot wonder, this pasta dish is made by cooking penne until it's nearly al dente, then adding asparagus, shrimp, and snow peas, followed by olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and pasta water, and finally, feta and mint. In a word: delicious! View Recipe 04 of 31 Spring Pea Soup With Asparagus and Potatoes Johnny Miller Welcome the season with a light yet substantial vegetable soup that places asparagus, English peas, and sugar snap peas front and center. It all starts with a flavorful base of sautéed leeks, celery, and carrots, with potatoes lending heft, and Parmesan rind bringing plenty of savory flavor. View Recipe 05 of 31 Roasted Asparagus With Parmesan Roasting is another of our favorite ways to cook asparagus, especially early in asparagus season when we're still into turning the oven on and roasting vegetables—a lot. It's an easy, hands-off prep, and the addition of Parmesan takes it over the top. View Recipe 06 of 31 Parmesan Pork With Polenta and Asparagus Ren Fuller Parmesan transforms both the main and side dishes in this impressive, easy meal, infusing the crust of pork cutlets with rich umami flavor, then further enlivening its sidekicks, crisp-tender spears of asparagus and a pool of creamy polenta. View Recipe 07 of 31 Spaghettini With Charred Scallions, Asparagus, and Peas Nico Schinco Here's a 20-minute pasta dinner you're sure to make on repeat throughout asparagus season. Thin noodles are tossed with sautéed asparagus, peas, pan-charred scallions, lemon zest, and a smidgen of Pecorino Romano cheese, resulting in a taste of spring. View Recipe 08 of 31 Asparagus and Walnut Salad Nico Schinco Asparagus is just as memorable raw as it is cooked. This refreshing spring salad is a great example, bringing together slivers of fresh raw asparagus with toasted walnuts and sharp Pecorino Romano cheese—the perfect accompaniment for grilled or pan-seared meat or fish. View Recipe 09 of 31 Grilled Lamb Chops With Rhubarb Compote and Asparagus Con Poulos Grilled asparagus is paired with grilled lamb chops in this springtime feast. A quick rhubarb compote is a lively complement to both the meat and the rhubarb. View Recipe 10 of 31 Creamy Ginger-Asparagus Soup Chris Simpson Creamy but dairy-free (in fact, it's vegan!), this dreamy asparagus soup implements starchy russet potatoes and olive oil, your secret weapon for creating a silky, satisfying texture. Baby spinach gives the soup its vibrant green color, while cilantro, shallot, and ginger punch up the flavor. View Recipe 11 of 31 Grilled Asparagus With Caper-Cornichon Vinaigrette Gentl and Hyers Serve a platter of grilled asparagus and sliced hard-cooked eggs with our special mustard vinaigrette. Packed with cornichons and capers, it makes a briny contrast. View Recipe 12 of 31 Grilled Asparagus and Farro Salad Chris Simpson A make-ahead spring dish you'll return to time and again, this hearty grain salad combines grilled asparagus with savory farro. Fresh dill, scallions, and plenty of feta cheese kick it up a notch. View Recipe 13 of 31 Asparagus-and-Lemon Risotto Andrew Purcell One of our favorite asparagus recipes, this creamy Parmigiano-enriched risotto showcases the bright, spring-green trio of asparagus, peas, and parsley. View Recipe 14 of 31 Asparagus Custard Tart Jonathan Lovekin Using store-bought puff pastry means minimal prep time for this stunning asparagus-studded tart. Serve it with a green salad to balance out the rich, cheesy filling. View Recipe 15 of 31 Roasted Asparagus With Lemony Breadcrumbs Asparagus is roasted at a high temperature to concentrate its flavors, then showered with lemony panko breadcrumbs for crunch. Simplicity has never tasted so delicious. View Recipe 16 of 31 Salmon, Asparagus, and Leek in Parchment Ryan Liebe We love cooking in parchment—no muss, no fuss, and tons of flavor. Here, we've paired wild salmon with asparagus, leeks, and a host of fresh herbs, including tarragon, dill, basil, and parsley. View Recipe 17 of 31 Asparagus With Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Basil Johnny Miller A side that deserves centerstage, this recipe tosses tender asparagus stalks with an irresistible mustard-lemon dressing made with soft-cooked egg yolk. Chopped almonds, lemon zest, basil, and goat cheese drive the springtime flavors home. View Recipe 18 of 31 Creamy Asparagus Chicken Armando Rafael Here's an elegant one-pot dinner of chicken braised with asparagus, leeks, and baby red potatoes. A splash of cream adds just the right amount of richness. View Recipe 19 of 31 Pea and Asparagus Salad Armando Rafael A raw salad that pairs asparagus with another seasonal favorite: fresh peas. The delightful duo is tossed with fresh mint, toasted almonds, and a rice wine vinaigrette. View Recipe 20 of 31 Steak and Asparagus Stir-Fry A snap to make, this easy dinner is on the table in just 20 minutes. Thinly sliced skirt steak is quick-cooked with asparagus, fresh ginger, scallions, and Thai chiles, then served with steamed white rice, lime wedges, and roasted peanuts. View Recipe 21 of 31 Asparagus Casserole Mike Krautter Our take on this traditional Southern side dish takes it to the next level with smoky bacon, creamy béchamel, and nutty Gruyère. Seconds, anyone? View Recipe 22 of 31 Cream of Asparagus Soup Mike Krautter This asparagus recipe uses every part of the stalk. Even the tough ends are transformed into a quick stock for an extra shot of seasonal flavor. View Recipe 23 of 31 Asparagus-Gruyère Tart Minh + Wass We love cooking asparagus in the oven, especially like this: surrounded by store-bought puff pastry, topped with shredded Gruyère cheese, and baked until golden brown. Serve this savory tart with scrambled eggs for brunch or a green salad for dinner. View Recipe 24 of 31 Linguine With Asparagus and Egg A poached egg and grated Parmesan on top of tender steamed asparagus and linguine make a light vegetarian meal. The egg yolk serves as a rich sauce for the pasta. View Recipe 25 of 31 Asparagus Mimosa Kate Mathis Asparagus mimosa is a classic dish named for the pretty yellow-and-white flower. Press a peeled hard-cooked egg through a fine, stainless-steel sieve to create the bright and fluffy garnish for the long green stalks. View Recipe 26 of 31 Egg Noodles With Asparagus and Grated Egg Yolks Ryan Liebe Combining creamy mascarpone, salty pecorino, hard-cooked yolk, crisp-tender asparagus, and lots of lemon zest, this springtime pasta is over the top in all the right ways. View Recipe 27 of 31 Roasted Asparagus With Capers and Lemon How do you make a dish stand out from a pack of roasted asparagus recipes? Shower the spears with briny capers, tangy lemon juice, and fiery red pepper flakes. View Recipe 28 of 31 Sautéed Asparagus With Bacon Romulo Yanes What sets this dish apart from other sautéed asparagus recipes? Bacon, of course! Dijon mustard and parsley round out the flavors. View Recipe 29 of 31 Frittata With Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Herbs Frederic Lagrange Crisp-tender asparagus spears and earthy goat cheese adorn this chive- and scallion-flecked frittata. Serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—it's always a winner! View Recipe 30 of 31 Asparagus With Creamy Mustard Sauce The creamy, tangy sauce turns this asparagus recipe into something special. Made with mayonnaise, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, it can be drizzled over steamed asparagus, or even used as a dip. View Recipe 31 of 31 Asparagus, Leek, and Gruyere Quiche A riveting centerpiece for your springtime brunch, this quiche combines sautéed asparagus and leeks with Gruyère cheese in a buttery pastry crust. Serve it alongside fruit salad and muffins for a lovely morning spread. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit