Asparagus soldiers with a soft-boiled egg

Ingredients

·         1 tbsp olive oil

·         50g fine dry breadcrumbs

·         pinch each chilli and paprika

·         16-20 asparagus spears

·         4 eggs

Method

Heat the oil in a pan, add the breadcrumbs, then fry until crisp and golden. Season with the spices and flaky sea salt, then leave to cool. Cook the asparagus in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3-5 mins until tender. At the same time, boil the eggs for 3-4 mins. Put each egg in an egg cup on a plate. Drain the asparagus and divide between plates. Scatter over the crumbs and serve.