Skate Wings With Grenoble Sauce

Flour-dredged skate wings sautéed golden and finished in a classic Grenoble sauce of shallots, capers, lemon, white wine, and butter—elegant and simple French-style fish.

FrenchSeafoodIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 8 wings skate wings (3 to 4 oz each), cleaned
  • 0.3 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.3 cup minced shallots
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 2 stick butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cup assorted blanched vegetables

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season skate wings with salt and pepper. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge skate in flour, coating completely.

  2. 2

    In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté skate 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add shallots and capers to the pan. Season with pepper and sauté 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add lemon juice and white wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 6–8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Whisk in butter cubes one at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley.

  6. 6

    Return fish to the sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes. Serve with sautéed blanched vegetables on the side.

Tags

frenchseafoodemerilskatecapersbutter saucegrenoble