11 Asparagus Recipes to Welcome Spring

Let's take a moment to breathe a collective sigh of relief. Spring is here, and with it, our favorite harbingers: sunny daffodils, chirping birds, late sunsets, and of course -- asparagus. 

With the sun finally emerging from that grey winter sky, the sight of this vegetable bundled at farmers' markets and poking its head out of our gardens' soil is enough to quell any doubt that spring has arrived at last. In our book, this is cause for celebration. So, open the windows, move your sweaters to the attic, and chill the rosé -- today, we're going all in on spring. Here are 11 asparagus recipes to get you started.

Lemony Asparagus Pasta with Mushrooms and Herbed Ricotta by EmilyC

 

Thai Scented Asparagus Soup by Fig Test Kitchen

 

Asparagus with Young Garlic and Horseradish by Amanda Hesser 

 

Vegan Lemon Asparagus Risotto by Gena Hamshaw

  

Nobu's Fried Asparagus with Miso Dressing by Genius Recipes

  

Craig Claiborne's Pasta con Asparagi by Genius Recipes

 

Oyster Sauce Glazed Asparagus and Mushrooms by monkeymom

 

Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Lemon-Mustard Sauce by foxeslovelemons

 

Shaved Asparagus and Mint Salad by Meatballs&Milkshakes

 

Pickled Asparagus by BlueKaleRoad

 

Roasted Asparagus with Chopped Egg and Torn Bread by Kenzi Wilbur