Asparagus Cazuelito Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

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   Bring 4 qts water to a boil and add in 2 Tbsp.

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   salt.

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   Trim asparagus by snapping off butt ends.

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   Drop asparagus into boiling water and cook 1 1/2 min or possibly till just tender.

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   Remove and refresh in an ice water bath.

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   Drain and set aside.

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   Heat oil in an 8- to 10-inch saute/fry pan over medium heat.

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   Add in bread and cook till dark golden, about 1 minute.

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    Remove bread and add in garlic and onion and cook till softened and light golden, about 2 min.

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    Add in both paprikas and cook 30 seconds.

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    Remove and allow to cold.

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    Place toasted bread, onion, oil and spice mix into a food processor and blend to crumbs.

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    Place 8 asparagus spears into each of 4 ramekins.

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    Divide bread crumbs over asparagus, drizzle with vinegar and crack 1 egg into each ramekin.

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    Season with salt and pepper and place into oven and cook till egg is just set, about 3 to 5 min.

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    Remove and serve at once.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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