Sautéed Fiddleheads

Learn how to cook fiddleheads with this easy recipe that sautés fresh fiddleheads with garlic, olive oil, and lemon for a seasonal savory treat.

• 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
• 3 cups fresh fiddlehead ferns, ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

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.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients.