Skate Wing with Zucchini, Hazelnuts, and Lemon
Skate wing is one of our favorite fish because it cooks quickly and is both flavorful and delicate in texture.
Ingredients
3 medium summer squash, medium dice
6 sprigs parsley, roughly chopped
2 lemons, zest and juice
1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 skate wings, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup all purpose or rice flour
1-2 tbsp butter
1 bag greens, arugula or lettuce mix dressed in olive oil
Method
- In a large frying pan, heat a big glug of olive oil over high heat until just about smoking
- Add the diced summer squash with a big pinch of salt and black pepper and toss to coat then allow to roast undisturbed to allow the sides to caramelize
- Once caramelized, stir and cook the other sides of the squash until it is tender but not collapsing, about 4 minutes
- After the squash is cooked, remove to a large bowl and combine with the lemon zest, juice, chopped parsley, prepared hazelnuts, and olive oil then set aside
- Dredge the fish in the flour and season with salt and pepper
- Heat a big glug of olive oil over high heat and then pan-fry on both sides until the fish is cooked through and lightly browned
- Add the butter to the pan and then baste the fish with the melted butter
- Transfer the fish to serving dishes, top with the zucchini relish and a green salad dressed lightly with olive oil
