Fiddlehead Ferns

Directions

1. 1
   Before you're ready to cook cut about 1/8-inch off the thick ends if they look brown and rinse the fern shoots thoroughly to get rid of the brown fuzzy chaff that clings to their sides.
2. 2
   Dry the shoots thoroughly before cooking by first spinning them in a lettuce spinner and then patting them with paper towels.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a pan at medium heat.
4. 4
   Add garlic, parsley and fiddleheads to the pan.
5. 5
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Saute for 5 minutes or until they are done.