RAIE AU BEURRE NOIR (SKATE WITH BLACK BUTTER)

Raie au Beurre Noir (Skate with Black Butter) image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 pounds skate, cut into 4 portions
1 onion, sliced
3 sprigs parsley
1 lemon, sliced
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons capers
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Put about 2 inches water in a large frying pan. Simmer the onion, parsley, lemon and peppercorns for about 5 minutes. Add the pieces of skate and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Remove and drain, place on a serving dish and keep warm.
In a small pan heat the butter until it turns golden brown. Pour the butter over the fish. Add the vinegar and capers to the saucepan, season, bring to boil and pour over the fish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 955 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams