Skate with Black Butter

• 4 skate wings, well washed and dried
• Sea salt
• Pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped cape

Cover the skate wings with water, add some salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Bring to the boil, skim and then simmer gently for 10 minutes or so. Drain the skate very carefully and peel off the skin from both sides.

While the fish is still hot, season with salt, black pepper, capers and parsley. Then quickly brown the butter in a small pan and pour over the fish.

Deglaze the pan