Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns with Brown Butter
A quick and easy side dish featuring tender fiddlehead ferns sautéed in nutty brown butter and finished with smoked sea salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fiddlehead ferns
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Smoked sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Clean and prepare the fiddlehead ferns thoroughly, trimming any tough ends.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and nutty in aroma.
- Add the fiddlehead ferns to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Season with smoked sea salt to taste, enhancing the dish’s smoky essence.
- Serve warm as a side dish, perfect with grilled meats or spring vegetable medleys.
Notes
Ensure to clean fiddleheads thoroughly to remove any grit. Adjust the salt to your preference and avoid overcooking the ferns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/fiddlehead-ferns/