Imagine a dish that transforms a humble sea creature into a crispy, golden delicacy that melts in your mouth - welcome to the world of Pan Fried Skate Wing! This culinary masterpiece is about to revolutionize your seafood cooking game, offering a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen. With a delicate texture and rich, buttery flavor, skate wing is the hidden gem of seafood that will make your taste buds dance and impress even the most discerning food critics.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 skate wings
- 1/2 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the skate wings. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help the flour adhere better during cooking.
- On a large plate, spread out the flour evenly. Season the flour with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring that it is well mixed.
- Dredge each skate wing in the seasoned flour, making sure to coat both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour and set the wings aside on a clean plate.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt completely and start to foam, which indicates that the pan is hot enough for frying.
- Once the butter and oil are hot, carefully add the skate wings to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Using a spatula, gently flip the skate wings over and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on the other side, until they are cooked through and have a similar golden brown color.
- Once cooked, remove the skate wings from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve the pan-fried skate wings hot, garnished with lemon wedges on the side. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the wings just before eating for added flavor.
Tips
- Pat the skate wings completely dry before flouring to ensure a crisp, golden crust.
- Use a combination of butter and olive oil for maximum flavor and perfect browning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook the wings in batches if necessary to maintain high heat.
- Watch the heat carefully to prevent burning; medium-high heat is ideal.
- Fresh lemon is crucial - it cuts through the richness and brightens the entire dish.
- Let the wings rest on paper towels briefly to remove excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Season the flour mixture generously for maximum flavor infusion.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 85mg
