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4
Easy
25 min
By Fran Warde
Published 2009
Skate has always been thought of as a poor man’s fish, but due to its growing popularity the price has now crept up. In the summer, serve this with a crisp, green salad; in the winter, serve with creamy, saffron-mashed potatoes.
Melt half the butter in a large frying pan, add the skate steaks and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes on each side. (Depending on the size of the pan, you may need to cook the steaks in two batches.) When cooked, transfer to a dish and keep warm.
Add the remaining butter to the pan and, when foaming, add the capers, lemon juice and seasoning. Stir and bring to the boil. Add the cho