Skate Wing Fillets - Frozen 2 Lb

• Wild or Farmed: Wild
• Availability: Year Round
• Package Size: 2 Lb
• Form: Frozen fillets
• Fish Fillet Size: 2-3 Oz
• Harvest Area: Massachusetts State Waters
• Scientific Name: Amblyraja radiata

Skate wings stand apart from traditional round fish and flatfish due to their unique cartilaginous skeleton, fan-like muscle fibers, and sweet flavor profile.

Compared to Flounder: Skate offers a similar delicate sweetness, but its longer muscle fibers hold together much better during pan-searing.

Compared to Cod: Skate lacks traditional "flakes"; instead, the meat separates into tender, succulent ribbons.

Compared to Monkfish: Both feature cartilage instead of pin bones, but skate wings cook much faster and have a lighter, airier texture.

Classic Skate Wing Meunière (Brown Butter & Capers): Dust the wing or fillet lightly in flour, pan-sear in butter until golden, and finish with a rich sauce of browned butter (beurre noisette), lemon juice, fresh parsley, and briny capers. The acid cuts through the richness of the fish perfectly.

Pan-Seared Skate with Warm Tomato & Olive Tapenade: A Mediterranean variation. Crisp the skate in olive oil and top it with a pan sauce of blistered cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, white wine, and fresh basil for a vibrant, summer-style dish.

Crispy Beer-Battered Skate & Chips: Skate fillets make an extraordinary alternative to cod for Fish & Chips. The fillets hold up exceptionally well to deep frying, yielding a crunchy exterior with a succulent, juicy center.

Brown Butter & Hazelnut Skate: Elevate the classic Meunière by adding toasted, chopped hazelnuts and a splash of sherry vinegar to the browned butter. The nutty crunch complements the natural sweet, scallop-like flavor of the fish.

Asian-Style Steamed or Seared Skate with Ginger & Soy: Lightly steam or pan-sear the skate fillet, then douse it with hot sesame oil, flash-fried ginger julienne, scallions, and a splash of light soy sauce. The silky ribbons of meat absorb the savory broth brilliantly.

Skate Wing "Piccata": Similar to chicken or veal piccata, pan-sear the fillets and deglaze the pan with white wine, lemon juice, chicken or fish stock, butter, and extra capers. Serve over a bed of angel hair pasta or wilted greens.

Frozen items are shipped with dry ice to ensure the arrive fully frozen. Please place them directly into your freezer upon arrival.

If you order fresh and frozen items together, we package your shipment using gel ice packs instead of dry ice to protect your fresh goods. As a result, frozen items may partially thaw during transit. You can safely place them straight back into your freezer, or allow them to finish defrosting and enjoy right away.

Defrosting Guidelines

1. Overnight in the Fridge: Small packs take 6–12 hours; large packs take 12–48 hours.
2. Cold Water Bowl: Submerge sealed items in cold water for a faster thaw.

• Note: Do not use hot water or attempt to thaw by cooking, as this ruins the natural texture and flavor.