Pan-Fried Skate With Black Butter

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat the oven to 200°F. Thoroughly whisk together on a plate: 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

2. Step 2.

   Dredge in the flour mixture: Four 6-ounce boneless skate wings

3. Step 3.

   Heat a skillet large enough to hold the skate in a single layer over medium-high heat. Add and melt until the foam subsides: 3 tablespoons butter

4. Step 4.

   Add the skate and brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side; the skate is done when you can begin to separate the segments. Transfer to a platter and keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Cook: 3 tablespoons butter

5. Step 5.

   until the milk solids fall to the bottom of the skillet and turn dark brown, then remove from the heat and stir in: 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

6. Step 6.

   Let sizzle about 10 seconds. Pour the sauce over the skate and garnish with: Minced parsley