
Fish & seafood
Grásleppa (skate with brown butter)
Grásleppa is skate poached, then browned and served with brown butter and capers. Its briny taste and flaky flesh make it a classic on Icelandic tables.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- Bring the salted water and vinegar to a simmer. Poach the skate fillets for 8 to 10 minutes without letting it boil.
- Drain carefully and remove the skin. Lightly flour the fillets.
- In a frying pan, melt half the butter and brown the fillets for 2 minutes per side.
- In a small saucepan, brown the remaining butter until golden brown and smelling of hazelnuts.
- Add the capers, lemon juice and parsley to the brown butter.
- Plate the skate, spoon over the brown butter and serve with the potatoes.
Variations and tips
Lemon sauce. Add a little cream to the brown butter for a creamier sauce.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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