Large saucepan of salted water should be brought to a boil. Fiddlehead ferns should be boiled for 7 to 10 minutes, or until just just tender. Drain.

Over medium-high heat, warm up the olive oil in a big skillet. Add the cooked fiddlehead ferns, the garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir. For about 5 minutes, cook and stir ferns until they are soft and gently browned. Lemon juice should be added after the heat is turned off.