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.

So, it’s become the perfect vegetable to grab whenever I’m stocking my fridge for weeknight dinners.

Grilled Asparagus

Elise Bauer

Here are 23 easy recipes that shine the light on this delicious vegetable.

It’s quick, easy, and tasty.

Its all pureed, so shriveled spears wont be a problem.

The best asparagus in a serving bowl.

Alison Bickel

Ham and Asparagus Strata

This hearty casserole is suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Think of it as a savory bread pudding.

And you’re free to assemble it up to a day ahead!

Creamy Asparagus Soup

Elise Bauer

Creamy Chicken and Asparagus Pasta

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.

Ham and Asparagus Strata

Elise Bauer

Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

Could this be the world’s easiest sheet pan dinner?

Serve with quick couscous for the most stress-free weeknight meal ever.

Oven-Roasted Salmon, Asparagus and New Potatoes

A sheet pan supper thats satisfying and healthy.

Pasta with Chicken and Asparagus

Elise Bauer

Ten minutes of prep, pop it in the oven, and dinners on the way.

Asparagus Frittata

Eggs and asparagus were made for each other!

And think beyond brunch.

Sheet pan shrimp and asparagus seen on the sheet pan from overhead

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Try leftover frittata as a sandwich filling and you’ll be a convert, we promise.

Spring Minestrone Soup

Transition into a new season with an alluring, greens-packed soup.

If you like, omit the artichokes and use an entire pound of asparagus.

Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus and New Potatoes

Elise Bauer

Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce

So pretty and so fancy, but not as much work as youd think.

Make this elegant dinner to impress someone you care about.

Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus

Everything comes together quickly in this one-pan meal.

Asparagus Frittata

Elise Bauer

Potatoes add some heft but keep it gluten-free.

Dip it in a lemony yogurt and keep reaching for more!

Sheet Pan Chicken With Asparagus and Potatoes

Want an easy clean-up after dinner?

Spring Minestrone

Elise Bauer

Toasted pine nuts add some crunch.

Seared Scallops with Asparagus Sauce

Elise Bauer

Skillet Shrimp Asparagus

Elise Bauer

How to roast potatoes with asparagus

Sally Vargas

Asparagus Risotto

Elise Bauer

How to Make Bruschetta - close up of slice of toast with ricotta and asparagus

Alison Conklin

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Lisa Lin

Asparagus Artichoke Salad

Elise Bauer

Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.

Sally Vargas

A platter of roasted asparagus garnished with half a lemon

Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Asparagus pakoras on a white platter.

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

sheet pan chicken with asparagus and potatoes

asparagus soufflé

Elise Bauer

Asparagus Pesto with Pasta

Elise Bauer

Steamed Asparagus with Homemade Hollandaise Sauce on Plate

Elise Bauer