Skate Wing Schnitzel

A sophisticated twist on classic schnitzel featuring delicate skate wing fillets coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and served with a rich herb-infused brown butter sauce with capers and lemon.

4 servings
37 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cups torn country-style bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh herbs
  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 fillets skate wing fillets
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 serving lemon wedges

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse bread in a food processor until semi-fine crumbs form. Place breadcrumbs, eggs, and flour in separate shallow bowls. Mix 1/4 cup herbs into breadcrumbs; season with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Season skate with salt and pepper. Dredge skate in flour, shaking off excess, coat with egg, letting excess drip back into bowl, and coat with breadcrumbs; transfer to a plate.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté skate until golden brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Pour off oil in pan; heat butter, stirring occasionally, until foaming and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Whisk in capers, lemon juice, mustard, and remaining 1/4 cup herbs.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Drizzle skate with brown butter sauce and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

    2 min

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