Fiddlehead Fern Recipes
Fiddlehead ferns are a special, spring treat! They’re a delicious, seasonal treat and are great when sautéed, roasted or added to a dish like pasta. Their flavor is not unlike asparagus or green beans.
Here are a couple serving suggestions to get you going:
Fiddlehead Ferns with Whole Wheat Pasta and Black Truffle Oil
This is an exquisite recipe including fiddlehead ferns, which are a hard-to-find spring favorite—fiddleheads add a touch of wildness to the overall flavor. Recipe inspired by Emeril Lagasse.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb fiddlehead ferns
- 1 lb whole wheat pasta
- 3 Tbsp Sigona's Fresh Press extra virgin olive oil see note
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp Sigona’s black truffle olive oil see note
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the fiddleheads until they are crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the fiddleheads from the water and shock them in a bowl of ice water (unless you are going to use them immediately).
- Drop whole wheat pasta into the same pot of boiling water used for fiddleheads. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté fiddlehead ferns, green onions, and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes and lightly season. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss with truffle oil and salt and pepper. Divide pasta among 4 plates and garnish with grated cheese.
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Notes
Our olive oils and infused olive oils are available for purchase in our markets or online at www.sigonas.com.
Sigona’s Fresh Press Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sigona’s Black Truffle Infused Olive Oil
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Fiddlehead Ferns Sautéed with Butter, Garlic and Lemon
Preparing Fiddlehead Ferns in this manner makes for a nice side for grilled meats, but also makes the ready to be tossed with pasta or a mushroom risotto. Fiddleheads have a taste similar to a combination of asparagus and artichoke, so of course they’re delicious when sautéed in butter!
Ingredients
What you need:
- 2 cups Fiddlehead ferns well rinsed
- 2 Tbsp butter such as President French butter
- 2 tsp minced fresh garlic
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Guarantee that the Fiddleheads are well rinsed to get rid of any remaining grit.
- Prepare a lidded pot a steamer basket and at least 1 to 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil then add the Fiddleheads and top with a lid. Steam for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium sauté pan, add the butter and melt over medium heat. When nearly melted, add the garlic, lemon juice and Fiddleheads. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and serve or incorporate to a pasta or risotto.
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