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I love skate wings! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in a little melted butter. A heavenly fish dinner!

Pan Fried Skate Wing

I love skate wings so much! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in some butter.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Belgian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 316 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium skate wings
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp plain flour
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the skate wings under cold running tap water and then pat them dry with some kitchen paper. Pour the plain flour in a deep plate and season it with some pepper and salt. Then coat the skate on both sides with the flour and shake off the excess flour.

    I love skate wings so much! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in some butter.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter to a large non-stick pan and place it over high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the floured skate wings.
    I love skate wings so much! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in some butter.
  3. Sear them quickly on one side for a couple of minutes until golden brown. Then flip the wings over and brown them on the other side.
    I love skate wings so much! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in some butter.
  4. Turn the heat lower to medium and cook the fish for another couple of minutes until cooked through. Then remove the wings and place them on clean warm plates. Pour the vinegar in the greasy pan to deglaze it.
    I love skate wings so much! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in some butter.
  5. Drain the butter, vinegar and baked bits. Then place the pan over medium heat and add the rest of the unsalted butter.
    I love skate wings so much! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in some butter.
  6. Let the butter brown a little and then add the lemon juice and the fresh chopped parsley. Season with a sprinkle of pepper and salt. Then take the pan off the heat and drizzle the butter sauce on top of the baked skate wings. Serve hot.
    I love skate wings! I prefer pan fried skate. Plain and simple, just floured on both sides and fried golden in a little melted butter. A heavenly fish dinner!