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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Bring the salted water and vinegar to a simmer. Poach the skate fillets for 8 to 10 minutes without letting it boil.
  2. Drain carefully and remove the skin. Lightly flour the fillets.
  3. In a frying pan, melt half the butter and brown the fillets for 2 minutes per side.
  4. In a small saucepan, brown the remaining butter until golden brown and smelling of hazelnuts.
  5. Add the capers, lemon juice and parsley to the brown butter.
  6. 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.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.