Ingredients
- 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
PANFRIED SKATE WINGS, WITH LEMON, PARSLEY & CAPERS
Method
- Set 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 it begins to brown
- Add the vinegar, capers, lemon juice and chopped parsley
- Pour the brown butter sauce over the skate and serve immediately
Comments
Edmonds Fish are a family-run business with boats moored at Taieri and with a fish shop in Green island. They only have fish for sale if the boats can go out, so that’s a true indication of just how fresh the fish actually is.
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!
