José Pizarro’s recipe for spring lamb and asparagus rice with saffron and fino

A sumptuous, Spanish celebration of spring, with a nod to the UK’s short but marvellous asparagus seasonEven though the lamb is the star of this dish, it’s the asparagus that truly makes me happy. The arrival of asparagus season always feels like a little celebration of spring and longer, brighter days ahead. British asparagus, the best in the world, adds a fresh, seasonal touch that makes this rice really special. It’s the perfect one-pot recipe for the first al fresco meal of