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Broiled Skate With Butter and Capers

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets skate
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • fresh lemon
  • capers

Instructions
 

  • Brush the baking sheet & fillets with butter, then place the fillets on a sheet.
  • Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and capers.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Broil 6 inches away from the flame for 3-4 minutes on each side until the fillet flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Serve immediately.

Alternately:

  • Dredge fillets in flour.
  • Shake off excess.
  • Pan sauté with butter in a hot skillet for three minutes on each side until done when tested with a fork.
  • Remove to plate, cover to keep warm.
  • Heat two additional tablespoons of butter in the same pan, add capers, and sauté for one minute.
  • Spoon the sauce over the fillets and serve immediately.