Sauteed Fiddleheads
Sauteed Fiddleheads is a unique dish. Fiddleheads only come out just in the spring and we always try to have a little feast on them. What are they you ask? They are the little furled end of a fern.
Fiddleheads grow generally on or near flood plains or near rivers and streams. In Canada, they can be found in all provinces but are most abundant in New Brunswick, Southern Ontario, and Southern Quebec.
They are considered quite a delicacy but are we are seeing them more and more lately. They taste “green” to me like asparagus or green beans.
Their name comes from them resembling the top of a violin. They are very yummy done plain and simple. No fussy sauces but they would be great in a stir fry also. They have a very short growing season. Try to find some today for dinner tonight!!

Sauteed Fiddleheads
Sauteed Fiddleheads is a unique dish. Fiddleheads only come out just in the spring and we always try to have a little feast on them.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
- 300 gms. fiddleheads
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse the fiddleheads to remove the forest floor dirt.
- Saute garlic in the melted butter in a small fry pan.
- Add the fiddleheads and white wine
- Cover and steam in the white wine for about 10 min. on medium-low heat until softened.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and the juice of half a lemon.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 234Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 291mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g
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Comments & Reviews
ellenbcookery says
What a tasty recipe for fiddleheads. I like the idea of cooking them with wine.
Noshing with the Nolands says
We have them every year but that was the first time I had used wine. Yummy!!
Saskia says
This is officially the first time I have ever heard of fiddleheads! I’ve never seen them here in Australia. They look delicious (and fascinating).
Noshing with the Nolands says
They are great but of course only seasonally!! Glad I showed you something new!!
Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says
I made fiddleheads last month and I added them to quinoa pasta with chive pesto…yum! fiddleheads are also packed with nutrients – one reason I enjoy them!
Noshing with the Nolands says
That sound really good Jen, chive pesto, great idea!
Ann Mah says
I’ve read so much about fiddlehead ferns but never knew what they really looked or tasted like. They’re gorgeous! Curled up like an escargot.
Noshing with the Nolands says
And very tasty!! Thanks for stopping by!!
ChrisEvans says
Fiddleheads are completely new to me; in fact, this is the first first time I’ve ever heard of them. They are completely unknown to me in this part of Australia. They give out a tantalizing aroma.