Wash the lemon well and peel fine strips from the peel. Set the lemon strips aside, squeeze the lemon and add the juice to some cold water in a pan.
Peel one by the other salsify under running water, cut into 10 to 12 centimeter long pieces and immediately add to the lemon water, if necessary, cut the thicker salsify in half.
Add a little salt to the lemon water and cook the salsify in it for about 30 to 35 minutes. then drain and drain.
Heat the olive oil and lemon peel in a frying pan. Add black salsify and fry for 5-6 minutes over medium heat. Just before they`re done frying, add the parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper, mix well.
After serving, sprinkle with a little sweet paprika powder.