PANFRIED SKATE WINGS, WITH LEMON, PARSLEY AND CAPERS
Skate wings are not so commonly used here in New Zealand, which is a shame as they are moist and delicious. They are also one of the cheapest types of fish on the market, making it a very reasonable meal for the family. The recipe below is a classic, but don’t be afraid to experiment with skate as you would other fish it will take on any flavours to add to it very well!
photo thanks to Sarah Cowhey |
Serves 2
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 skate wings
75g butter
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp extra-fine capers
1 lemon, juice only
2 Tbsp roughly chopped parsley
Method
Preheat the oven to 200C.
Heat the oil in an ovenproof frying pan and add the skate wings. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Transfer the fish to the oven and roast for 6-7 minutes, until tender.
Remove the fish to serving plates and keep warm.
Melt the butter in the pan over a high heat until the it begins to brown.
Add the vinegar, capers, lemon juice and chopped parsley. Pour the brown butter sauce over the skate and serve immediately.
Alison Lambert