Sauteed Fiddleheads

Learn how to cook fiddleheads with this fiddlehead recipe that I made up after I could not find one otherwise. I recently discovered fiddlehead ferns and they are a new, seasonal favorite. These are so yummy that I can eat the whole dish in one sitting! A different yet delicious side to serve with fish, chicken, and more.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups fresh fiddlehead ferns, ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fiddlehead ferns in the boiling water until barely tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in prepared fiddlehead ferns, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until ferns are lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice.