Skate Wings with Butter Sauce Recipe

Fish of any kind is an excellent source of iodine for people who are on a low salt diet. Skate wings are both economical and delicious, and can make an interesting change from everyday fish dishes.

Recipe : Skate Wings with Butter Sauce

Ingredients :

4 wings of skate

1 very small onion, sliced

2 parsley stalks

6 black peppercorns

280ml / 1/2 pint vegetable or fish stock

60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter

15ml / 1 tbsp capers

30ml / 2 tbsp white wine vinegar

15ml / 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

Method :

Place the skate wings in one layer in a large deep saute pan. Add the onion slices, parsley stalks and peppercorns, then pour over the stock. Bring the fish gently to the boil with the pan uncovered and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove the skate wings from the pan and arrange on a serving platter. Remove any skin or large pieces of bone, taking great care not to break up the fish. Keep warm.

Place the butter into a small pan and cook over a high heat until it begins to brown. Add the capers and immediately remove the butter from the heat. Stir in the vinegar to foam the hot butter. Pour the hot butter sauce over the skate wings and sprinkle with some chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Serving idea - Serve with fresh vegetables and new or jacket potatoes.

Preparation - When the skate is completely cooked, the meat will pull away from the bones in long strips.

Watchpoint - Take care not to burn the butter when heating it rapidly. It should only just begin to brown, before adding the capers and vinegar.

Serves 4

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