50 Asparagus Recipes We Know You've Never Even Thought Of (2024)

This is the pinnacle of spring pasta dishes—it's fresh and bright, but still filling enough for a weeknight dinner. Don't forget those lemon slices!

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This creamy vegetable soup is an unsuspecting hit every spring. To make it, we marry asparagus with a touch of butter and some garlic to soften the grassy notes, simmer it with broth until tender, then blend it until smooth with a healthy dose of cream. What results is a beautiful, soothing green soup that's rich enough to be a light meal or a satisfying appetizer all season long.

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The secret to this springy pasta’s success? A tangy “cream” sauce made with rich Greek yogurt and salty feta that provides a bright contrast for the earthy, vegetal flavors of pan-fried asparagus.

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We coated asparagus in a cheesy Parmesan and panko mixture before baking, resulting in extra-crispy, golden brown fries perfect for dipping in your favorite creamy, savory sauce (ranch or spicy mayo are our go-tos!). It’s hard to beat French fries, but these are guaranteed to give the classics a run for their money.

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Not only is this side dish so delicious, it's also incredibly easy to make. Simply top asparagus with garlic, a little cream, Parmesan, and mozzarella, then bake it until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the stalks are tender.

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Whether or not you love asparagus, you’re going to swoon over these little bundles wrapped in puff pastry and filled with Alfredo sauce. They're a great anytime app, but the pop of green is particularly lovely for spring.

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For this casserole, asparagus gets topped with a bacon cream sauce (!!), plenty of cheese, and the best part of all, Ritz crackers that add the perfect crunch. It's kind of like the springier cousin of green bean casserole—try it and we know you'll love it just as much as that fall classic.

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These are perfect for those nights when you forgot to prepare a side. They cook up SO fast and can complete any meal, like our garlic Parmesan flounder or some creamy Tuscan chicken. Happy steaming!

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Similar to our lemon garlic butter shrimp, but with an extra-springy vegetable addition, this garlic butter shrimp & asparagus is simple—it only takes 20 minutes from start to finish—and is great for any level of cook.

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Chicken, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes are all cooked alongside a sharp, acidic, yet sweet homemade balsamic glaze in this recipe, so you can enjoy a dinner with maximum flavor and minimum cleanup.

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We shine a spotlight on the spiky star ingredient here with a supporting cast of a creamy white wine sauce, deeply infused with fragrant lemony notes and a nice salty Parmesan kick, and perfectly al dente pasta. We can't think of a better harmony of flavors to celebrate the beginning of spring!

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This speedy one-pan dinner is 100% pure comfort. With chewy gnocchi, crisp-tender asparagus, and a light cream sauce imbued with smoky bacon, it's also suspiciously delicious for a dish that takes well under an hour. 😉

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All it takes is a few basic ingredients (that you most likely already have on hand) to transform chicken thighs into an herby, garlicky dream. The best part? Your sides and main dish will both be ready in under an hour, making this an ideal last-minute, filling weeknight dinner.

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Famed for their namesake fortified wine, Madeira is a teeny-tiny island belonging to Portugal. Far away and famed for many things, The Cheesecake Factory is worshipped for their Chicken Madeira, a saucy dish served with asparagus and topped with lots of mozzarella. This one-pan copycat recipe comes together in no time so you can enjoy it at home too.

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Need an easy, last-minute appetizer? These asparagus bundles are it. Flaky, buttery puff pastry is stuffed with prosciutto, asparagus, and brie and brushed all over with a salted honey butter (!!) to make them extra delicious.

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Cooking the foil packs over high heat will help to sear the fish while generating enough steam to fully cook the salmon and the asparagus. If the fish is flaking and light pink, then you'll know your salmon is done.

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There are many ways you can cook asparagus, but roasting is our absolute favorite. When the stalks darken and crisp, they're not burning, they're developing more flavor. Got thicker stalks? Roasting makes a perfectly tender interior that seriously can't be beat.

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Balsamic-glazed steaks get rolled around fresh veggies for a fun appetizer or an easy summer dinner. Hot tip: Securing the roll-ups with toothpicks makes them MUCH easier to cook. Just don't forget to remove them when it's time for serving.

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Although Hollandaise is considered a basic sauce, one that is used as a starting point to make many other sauces, it’s also wonderful as is, slathered over eggs Benedict or cooked vegetables (like asparagus!).

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With minimal time and practically zero effort (thanks air fryer!), you can have asparagus ready faster than your oven could even preheat. With a teaspoon of olive oil and a little lemon juice to brighten it up, you have a quick and healthy side ready to go.

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