When we think of skate, we often imagine a classic and traditional dish. Yet, this fish delicate and tasty can be transformed into a multitude of astonishing and delicious culinary preparations. We have selected for you five must-try skate recipes that you absolutely need to know and try. So don’t wait any longer to discover our favorites and add some novelty to your plate!
Ray with preserved lemon and capers
To add a touch of exoticism and acidity to your skate dish, try this recipe where the fish is marinated with slices of candied lemon, capers, and olive oil. The mixture of flavors is surprising and pairs wonderfully with the tender and slightly salty taste of the skate.
Ingredients:
- 4 skate wings;
- 1 preserved lemon;
- 2 tablespoons of capers;
- olive oil;
- salt, pepper.
Preparation:
Start by rinsing the skate wings under cold water, then dry them well with paper towels. Next, cut the candied lemon into thin slices. In an oven-safe dish, arrange the skate wings, slices of candied lemon and scatter capers over it. Drizzle everything with olive oil and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then, preheat your oven to 180°C (thermostat 6) and bake your dish for about 20 minutes. Make sure to baste it regularly with the marinade during cooking. Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve hot.
Ray in parchment with spinach and goat cheese
Craving something light and refreshing? This recipe for skate in papillote with spinach and goat cheese is for you. The subtle blend of the fish, vegetable, and cheese flavors gives a gourmet and sophisticated touch to this very simple dish to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 4 skate wings;
- 400g of fresh spinach;
- 200g of fresh goat cheese;
- salt, pepper.
Preparation:
Begin by cooking the spinach in a sauté pan with a bit of water, season with salt and pepper to your taste. Next, prepare the parcels with parchment paper. On each parcel, dispose a portion of cooked spinach, then place a skate wing on top. Spread the fish with fresh goat cheese and close the parcels. Then bake them in a preheated oven at 180°C (thermostat 6) for about 20 minutes, until the skate is tender and melting.
Ray in a Hazelnut Crumble Style
Surprise your guests with this original recipe for skate in the form of a crumble. The contrast between the soft and crunchy textures as well as the subtle blend of flavors will make this dish a real favorite!
Ingredients:
- 4 skate wings;
- 50g of semi-salted butter;
- 50g of flour ;
- 40g of hazelnut powder;
- salt, pepper.
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Preparation:
Cook the skate wings in court-bouillon for about ten minutes, then place them in a gratin dish. Then prepare the crumble by mixing the semi-salted butter pieces with the flour and hazelnut powder until you get a sandy texture. Crumble this mixture over the skate wings and bake everything in a preheated oven at 210°C (thermostat 7) for about 15 minutes, until the crumble is golden and crispy.
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Ray in lemon sauce with flaked almonds
For a touch of originality and indulgence, try this recipe for skate topped with a creamy lemon sauce and sprinkled with toasted slivered almonds. A delight that you won’t be able to do without!
Ingredients:
- 4 skate wings;
- 2 lemons;
- 20cl of fresh liquid cream;
- 50g of sliced almonds;
- salt, pepper.
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Preparation:
Poach the skate wings in broth for about ten minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing the juice of two lemons with the liquid fresh cream. Season with salt, pepper and let it simmer on low heat. Also dry toast the slivered almonds in a non-stick pan until they turn golden. Arrange your plates by placing the skate wings, generously coat them with the lemon sauce and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds. Serve hot.
Reimagined Skate with Black Butter and Capers
Finally, if you wish to revisit a great classic of French cuisine, we suggest this revisited recipe of skate with black butter and capers. Instead of the traditional brown butter, here we caramelize the butter with a hint of sugar and a few drops of balsamic vinegar, for a sauce as tasty as it is unexpected!
Ingredients:
- 4 skate wings;
- 100g of semi-salted butter;
- capers;
- sugar;
- balsamic vinegar;
- salt, pepper.
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Preparation:
Cook the skate wings in a court-bouillon for about ten minutes. During this time, prepare the sauce by melting the semi-salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add a pinch of sugar and lightly let it caramelize. Off the heat, add a few drops of balsamic vinegar and mix. Arrange your plates by placing the skate wings and generously drizzle them with the revisited black butter sauce. Sprinkle with capers and serve hot.