Spring's asparagus harvest is here for a good time, not a long time. Toss it through some spring-ready salads, grill it as a tasty side with Fiorentina steaks or salmon chops, or make it the star of its own show, simply grilled or boiled until tender, and served with shallot butter, hollandaise or tonnato. The choice is yours, but choose quickly.
35 spring-ready asparagus recipes
Quick! Make use of this spring vegetable while it's in season.
![**[Osteria Ilaria's grilled fennel and asparagus salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grilled-fennel-and-asparagus-salad-8628|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/18/8628/web_asaparagusfennelsalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Osteria Ilaria's grilled fennel and asparagus salad
Photo: Mark Roper**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568592873448_webasparaguscrostini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Mike McEnearney's crushed broad bean, grilled asparagus, pecorino and sorrel tartine
Photo: William Meppem![**[Warm asparagus salad with walnuts, Parmesan, lemon and olive oil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/warm-asparagus-salad-with-walnuts-parmesan-lemon-and-olive-oil-11612|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568591553530_webasparagussalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Warm asparagus salad with walnuts, Parmesan, lemon and olive oil
Photo: William Meppem![**[Green asparagus, lentil and labne salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/green-asparagus-lentil-and-labne-salad-16563|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/11/05/16563/GT1810_Quick_meals_Green_asparagus_lentil_and_labne_saladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Green asparagus, lentil and labne salad
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Asparagus and ricotta pizze bianche](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/asparagus-and-ricotta-pizze-bianche-12886|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568592335463_webasparaguspizze.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus and ricotta pizze bianche
Photo: William Meppem![**[David Moyle's smoked trout, asparagus and radish salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/smoked-trout-asparagus-and-radish-salad-9048|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568592737571_webasparagussalmon.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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David Moyle's smoked trout, asparagus and radish salad
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Spring green frittata](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/spring-green-frittata-16727|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/17/16727/20180704-gourmet-098_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Chris Chen
![[**Barigoule of artichoke, asparagus and kale with scallops and clams**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barigoule-of-artichoke-asparagus-and-kale-with-scallops-and-clams-11340|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44808/0712GT-seafood-recipes-barigoule-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Barigoule of artichoke, asparagus and kale with scallops and clams
Photo: William Meppem![**[Stefano de Pieri's minestra di riso e asparagi](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/stefano-de-pieris-minestra-di-riso-e-asparagi-8515|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593546516_webasparagussoup.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Stefano de Pieri's minestra di riso e asparagi
Photo: William Meppem![**[Thi Le's asparagus with fermented beancurd, olives and ginger dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/asparagus-with-fermented-beancurd-olives-and-ginger-dressing-8463|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593394198_webasparagusanchovy.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Thi Le's asparagus with fermented beancurd, olives and ginger dressing
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Insalata primavera](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/insalata-primavera-12884|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593251121_webinsalataprimavera.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[Asparagus and egg tramezzini with lemon aïoli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/asparagus-and-egg-tramezzini-with-lemon-aioli-12890|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593120676_webasaparagustramezzini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus and egg tramezzini with lemon aïoli
Photo: Chris Court![**[Marron, truffle and asparagus salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/marron-truffle-and-asparagus-salad-9706|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568592596447_webasparagusmarron.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Marron, truffle and asparagus salad
Photo: Con Poulos![**[Pasta and greens](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/pasta-and-greens-13783|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568592228928_webpastagreens.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Grilled asparagus with parmesan cream and anchovies](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grilled-asparagus-with-parmesan-cream-and-anchovies-7515|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568591930969_webasparagusparmesan.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Grilled asparagus with parmesan cream and anchovies
Photo: William Meppem![**[Chorizo and asparagus salad with chimichurri](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/chorizo-and-asparagus-salad-with-chimichurri-13774|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568591797087_webasparagussaladchorizo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Chorizo and asparagus salad with chimichurri
Photo: William Meppem![**[Tonnato with asparagus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/tonnato-16810|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/14/16810/GT1901_Quick_Meals_Tonnato_With_AsparagusA-(2).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Chris Chen
![**[Prosciutto and parmesan cappellacci with brown butter and asparagus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prosciutto-and-parmesan-cappellacci-with-brown-butter-and-asparagus-12898|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568591422769_webasparaguspasta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prosciutto and parmesan cappellacci with brown butter and asparagus
Photo: Ben Dearnley![[**Char-grilled asparagus and haloumi with mint and lemon**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/char-grilled-asparagus-and-haloumi-with-mint-and-lemon-11121|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44791/0113GT-stick-food-asparagus-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Char-grilled asparagus and haloumi with mint and lemon
Photo: William Meppem![[**Bistecca Fiorentina with asparagus**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/bistecca-fiorentina-with-asparagus-12151|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44792/0115GT-big-cuts-bistecca-fiorentina.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Bistecca Fiorentina with asparagus
Photo: William Meppem![[**Grilled salmon chops with asparagus and lemon relish**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/grilled-salmon-chops-with-asparagus-and-lemon-relish-12432|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44793/0116GT-chop-recipes-salmon.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Grilled salmon chops with asparagus and lemon relish
Photo: Ben Dearnley![[**Grilled baby snapper with sauce antiboise**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grilled-baby-snapper-with-sauce-antiboise-8138|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44801/1014GT-donovan-cooke-recipes-grilled-snapper.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Grilled baby snapper with sauce antiboise
Photo: William Meppem![[**Asparagus, poached egg and Taleggio baguette**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/asparagus-poached-egg-and-taleggio-baguette-9047|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44794/0211gtfx-poached-egg-sandwich-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus, poached egg and Taleggio baguette
Photo: Ben Dearnley![[**Asparagus with caper and shallot butter**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/asparagus-with-caper-and-shallot-butter-12199|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44796/0215GT-fast-lunch-asparagus.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus with caper and shallot butter
Photo: Anson Smart![[**Penfolds Magill Estate's grains, greens, citrus and goat's curd**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/penfolds-magill-estates-grains-greens-citrus-and-goats-curd-9255|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44797/0216GT-FX-magill-estate-greens-and-grains.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Penfolds Magill Estate's grains, greens, citrus and goat's curd
Photo: William Meppem![[**Red quinoa and quail egg salad**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/red-quinoa-and-quail-egg-salad-11507|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44798/0312GT-grain-recipes-quinoa-salad-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Red quinoa and quail egg salad
Photo: William Meppem![[**Asparagus, dill and onion tart**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/asparagus-dill-and-onion-tart-10632|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44799/1110gttartsasparagus-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus, dill and onion tart
Photo: Prue Ruscoe![[**Asparagus and marinated feta crostini**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/asparagus-and-marinated-feta-crostini-13548|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44800/1214GT-fast-crostini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus and marinated feta crostini
Photo: William Meppem![[**Roast asparagus with poached egg and sauce vierge**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roast-asparagus-with-poached-egg-and-sauce-vierge-13405|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568594039424_webasparagusegg.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Roast asparagus with poached egg and sauce vierge
Photo: John Paul Urizar![[**La vignarola**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/la-vignarola-10664|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44803/1010gtmintvignarolla-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![[**Roast whiting with asparagus and sauce vierge**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roast-whiting-with-asparagus-and-sauce-vierge-13525|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/09/12/44804/1014GT-gourmet-fast-roast-whiting.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Roast whiting with asparagus and sauce vierge
Photo: John Paul Urizar![[**Buckwheat crêpes with egg and asparagus**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/buckwheat-crepes-with-egg-and-asparagus-12359|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593836670_webbuckwheatcrepes.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Buckwheat crêpes with egg and asparagus
Photo: Chris Court![[**Mezzalune di maiale con guanciale brasato e asparagi (Mezzalune ravioli with braised pork cheek and asparagus)**](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/mezzalune-di-maiale-con-guanciale-brasato-e-asparagi-mezzalune-ravioli-with-braised-pork-cheek-and-asparagus-7718|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593790683_webasaparagussalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Brae's asparagus and olive herb in sea butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/asparagus-and-olive-herb-in-sea-butter-8263|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568593009039_webasparagusbutter.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Asparagus with blood-orange and chervil hollandaise](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/asparagus-with-blood-orange-and-chervil-hollandaise-10910|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/09/16/1568592112216_webasparagusorange.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Asparagus with blood-orange and chervil hollandaise
Photo: William Meppem.jpg?width=170&height=99&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=middlecenter&quality=85)
