Poached Skate Wing

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh Skate Wing 160 g · 153 kcal
• Water 0 g · 0 kcal
• Shallot 0 g · 37 kcal
• Lemon 15 g · 22 kcal
• Bay Leaf 0 g · 0 kcal
• Fresh Parsley 5 g · 2 kcal
• Unsalted Butter 30 g · 213 kcal
• Capers 15 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the poaching liquid: In a large, shallow pan, combine water, sliced shallot, half a lemon (sliced), bay leaf, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
2. Gently slide the fresh skate wing into the simmering liquid; ensure it's fully submerged. Reduce heat to low and poach for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness, until the flesh is opaque and separates easily from the cartilage.
3. Carefully remove the skate wing from the poaching liquid using a slotted spatula and place it on a warm plate to rest. Discard the poaching liquid and aromatics.
4. While the skate rests, prepare the brown butter sauce: In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns a nutty golden brown and smells fragrant. Remove from heat immediately.
5. Stir the capers and finely chopped fresh parsley into the brown butter sauce. Squeeze the remaining lemon half into the sauce for a touch of acidity.
6. Spoon the warm brown butter and caper sauce generously over the poached skate wing. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra lemon wedge if desired.