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Skate or Ray Wing with Brown Butter

Rays and skates are interchangeable in the kitchen. Some people like their skate wings on the bone, with the cartilage left in. That's fine, just move it aside on the plate once you eaten it. This is a very simple recipe, so use the finest ingredients you can get: The best butter, the best vinegar, the smallest capers. It makes a difference.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 4 skate or ray wing fillets
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 4 cups cool water
  • Flour for dusting
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup sherry or champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons small capers

Instructions

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  1. Mix the salt and cool water until the salt dissolves. Submerge the skate or ray in the brine and put in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours.
  2. Turn the oven to 200°F and set a large baking pan or casserole dish inside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Dredge the skate wings in the flour and shake off any excess. Lay them in the pan so they are not touching each other; you may need to cook the skate in batches. Turn the heat down to medium and fry the skate wings until they are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the skate and cook for 2 to 4 minutes on the other side, depending on how thick they are. If you've never cooked skate before, it cooks more slowly than other fish, so give it a few more minutes that you would a comparable fish.
  3. When you are done with the first batch of skate, set them in the oven to keep warm and repeat the process with the rest of the skate.
  4. Once the skate is cooked, Pour off any butter from the pan and wipe it off with a paper towel. Add the rest of the butter and set it over medium-high heat. Swirl the pan and let the butter cook until it has browned, then add the vinegar, capers and honey. Swirl to combine and let this boil 1 minute. Put a piece of skate on each person's plate and pour the sauce over. Serve at once.

Notes

  • Note that prep time does not include optional brine. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 7189mg (300%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 525IU (11%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 7189mg 300%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 525IU 11%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.