Skate with black butter

(serves 4 people)
The important thing to remember here is not to overcook the butter – a split second too much and it can be burnt rather than browned.
4 skate wings
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 bayleaf
1 blade mace
A couple of sprigs of parsley
(more…)

Skate

Swimming in the sea, a skate looks like a cross between Concorde and a space-craft, with its huge wings. The wings are what we buy at the fishmonger, triangular in shape with a pinky flesh (if they are from a small fish they weigh about 8 oz (225 g) each, if from a large fish they are bought cut into pieces). It is a delicious fish: the fresh parts so conveniently from the soft bones, which themselves stay intact,
(more…)

 




unlimited hosting