Fiddlehead Shrimp Salad Recipes

FIDDLEHEAD SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook ferns in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. Toss with all remaining ingredients. Chill.

SHRIMP AND FIDDLEHEAD

Steps:

• Cut off ends of fiddleheads.
• Remove scales and wash thoroughly.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add shrimp and cook three to five minutes, or until done.
• Drain well, and set aside.
• Cook fiddleheads in boiling water for ten minutes.
• Drain.
• Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add margarine.
• Heat until margarine melts.
• Add onion and green pepper and sauté until crisp-tender.
• Stir in fiddleheads.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed, without salt or oil.
• Drain well, set aside and keep warm.
• Add sliced mushrooms, thyme, pepper, salt and celery seeds to vegetable mixture; stir well.
• Cook, uncovered, over medium heat three to four minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring often.
• Stir in shrimp and lemon juice; cook until heated through, stirring often.
• Place pasta on a large platter.
• Spoon shrimp mixture on top.
• Serve immediately.