Top 5 recipes for asparagus

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/baked-asparagus-toasted-walnuts">Baked Asparagus With Toasted Walnuts</a> Nothing beats the rich taste of Asparagus after it has been baked with the rustic flavor of walnuts and given a hint of lemon. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/baked-asparagus-toasted-walnuts">here</a> for the recipe. (iStock)

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/rice-asparagus-soup">Rice and Asparagus Soup</a> This simple soup can be made any time, but it is best with locally-grown asparagus (if you can possibly get it) with the sweetness of springtime. It’s also important to cook this soup sufficiently to develop the full flavor. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/rice-asparagus-soup">here</a> for the recipe. (iStock)

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/lemon-basil-spring-pasta-salad">Lemon Basil Spring Pasta Salad</a> This is a very clean tasting salad. It’s loaded with lots of fresh spring vegetables and works really well as a side dish or as an entrée. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/lemon-basil-spring-pasta-salad">here</a> for the recipe. (Keep Your Diet Real)

<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/spanish-grilled-shrimp-over-asparagus">Spanish Grilled Shrimp over Asparagus</a> This nutrient-loaded recipe is perfect for a Spring afternoon beside the grill. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/spanish-grilled-shrimp-over-asparagus">here</a> for the recipe. (Elizabeth Carrion)

<a target="_blank" href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/bacon-and-eggs-over-asparagus">Bacon and Eggs Over Asparagus</a> This recipe celebrates the springtime staple, asparagus, with a healthy take on the breakfast-time classic, bacon and eggs. Click here for the <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/recipe/bacon-and-eggs-over-asparagus">recipe</a>. (iStock)