Skate Wing with Brown Butter Recipe

1. Take the skate wings out of the refrigerator and salt lightly. Let stand for 15 minutes.

2. Heat a pan over high heat for three minutes. Turn the heat down to medium-high and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.

3. Meanwhile, dredge the skate wings in flour and shake off the excess. Fry in the butter over medium heat, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Be careful when turning, their odd muscle structure makes them difficult to flip without breaking.

4. Remove the skate wings to a warm oven and add the 2 other tablespoons of butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter is a light brown.

5. Add the wine (it will splatter, so be careful). Scrape any bits that may have stuck ​to the bottom and cook off the alcohol, about 2 to 3 minutes.

6. Sauce the skate wings, garnish with the chives and serve immediately.

*Cook's Notes:

• When making skate wing with brown butter, or any other variation, don't over cook skate wings or they will become rubbery.
• Skate wing with brown butter goes well with simple rice dishes or mashed potatoes.
• For a wine pairing, try a Sancerre or a Greek Assyrtiko.

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_{Wang, C. (n.d.). The Nasty Bits: Skate Wing. Retrieved November 14, 2016, from http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/06/the-nasty-bits-skate-wing.html}