BASIL PESTO CRUSTED SKATE

BASIL PESTO CRUSTED SKATE image

Categories Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 lrg Pot basil, leaves only
1 lrg Clov garlic, crushed
1 tbl Walnuts
7 tbl Extra virgin olive oil
25 gm Pecorino romano, (or parmesan), grated (1oz)
2 x Skate wings, cut into 2 and trimmed
2 tbl Plain flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 gm Capers, (1/2oz)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the basil, garlic, walnuts, and 6 tablespoons of olive oil into a food processor and blend until a paste is formed. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese. Cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy frying pan. Wash the skate wings and pat dry. Season the flour with salt and freshly ground black pepper and lightly coat the skate wings on both sides, shaking off any excess. Sear the skate quickly in the frying pan, approximately 1-2 minutes each side, then transfer to a baking tray. Spread the pesto evenly over the skate wings and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the flesh is firm and no longer translucent. Toss the capers in the hot frying pan until crispy and leave to one side. Serve the skate sprinkled with the crispy capers.