Skate Salad
1 medium Skate wing
3 good handfuls of herb salad (basil, parsely, rocket etc)
2 oz (56gm) baby capers
10 good black olives
6 cooked new potatoes
2 fl oz extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, segmented
sea salt and pepper
2 pints court bouillon
COURT BOUILLON :
2 pints cold water
1 lemon sliced
10 whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 bunch parsley stalks
COURT BOUILLON: Place all the ingredients into s stainless
steel pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour through a sieve
and return to pan.
MAIN DISH:
Cut the skate wing into two, place into a simmering court bouillon. While the
fish is cooking, mix all the other ingredients together except for a few capers
that you will require for decoration. After approx 5-10 minutes the fish will
be cooked, slice of the bones with a blunt knife and flake into the salad. Arrange
in bowls and serve drizzled with a little thick balsamic vinegar. Makes 2 servings.