Sea Asparagus

Salicornia (Sea Asparagus) is also known as glasswort, sea bean, sea pickle and samphire. It grows along the Northern Pacific Coast and is common in British Columbia, Canada. It is delicious sauteed in butter and garlic or Asian sauces to be served hot. It is a tasty addition in salads served cold. It makes a beautiful garnish with any seafood. It is often pickled to preserve it when out of season which is May thru July. I enjoy gathering it on walks along inter tidal zones.