Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Fiddlehead Fern

Off

Flavor: Green, nutty, asparagus-meets-spinach.

Type

vegetable

Peak Months

Apr

Season Window

Apr → May

Flavor & uses

Green, nutty, asparagus-meets-spinach.

Blanch then sauté; dress with citrus and oil.

Storage

Refrigerate, use within 2-3 days; always blanch.

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Phase: Off

Peak: Apr

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Stir-Fried Fiddleheads with Pork

A quick stir-fry of fresh fiddleheads and shredded pork, a delicious springtime dish.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns

Sautéed fiddlehead ferns, a fleeting spring ingredient native to the Pacific Northwest, with garlic and lemon.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Fiddlehead Ferns with Asian Flavors

A recipe for sautéed fiddlehead ferns with a spicy Asian-inspired sauce, featuring a unique native ingredient from the Pacific Northwest.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns with Garlic and Lemon

This simple sauté highlights the fresh green flavor of fiddlehead ferns with savory garlic and bright lemon.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed Fiddleheads with Garlic and Lemon

A light, seasonal side dish featuring sautéed fiddleheads with garlic and fresh lemon.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed Fiddlehead Ferns

A simple sautéed fiddlehead fern recipe, a healthy spring vegetable that can be served as a side dish for fish or pasta.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 60%

Fiddlehead Fern Dishes for the Pacific Northwest

Fiddlehead ferns, a seasonal delicacy in the Pacific Northwest, are showcased in a variety of cooking techniques including sautéing, roasting, and pickling.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 60%

Fiddlehead Fern Recipes for Pacific Northwest Cuisine

Fiddlehead ferns are a seasonal, luxury vegetable from the Pacific Northwest. These recipes showcase the ferns' bright, herbaceous flavor through simple preparation methods.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Fiddlehead Ferns with Feta

Roasted fiddlehead ferns, a seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredient, seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper and topped with feta cheese.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Sautéed Fiddleheads

Sautéed fresh fiddleheads with garlic, olive oil, and lemon for a seasonal savory dish.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%