Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups fresh fiddlehead ferns, ends trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
  1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the fiddlehead ferns to the boiling water and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Drain the cooked ferns and set them aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add the cooked fiddlehead ferns. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the ferns are lightly browned and tender. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the ferns with lemon juice.
  7. Serve the sautéed ferns topped with capers. Enjoy!