Poached Skate Wings With Tomatoes And Olive Oil Recipes

POACHED SKATE WITH WARM TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To poach the fish, bring 1.5 litres/2¾ pints of water to the boil in a large shallow saucepan or frying pan. Add the salt and lower in the skate wings. Reduce the heat and simmer the fish for 10 minutes, or until just cooked.
• Meanwhile, to make the warm tomato vinaigrette, warm the oil, vinegar and red onion in a small frying pan. After a few minutes, turn off the heat and add the tomato, capers and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the skate with the warm vinaigrette spooned over the top and some green beans on the side.

OLIVE-OIL-POACHED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Place the tomatoes, cut side up, in a roasting pan just large enough to fit them snugly in a layer (use two pans if necessary). Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sugar, garlic and thyme, then pour in enough olive oil to almost cover the tomatoes. Bake for 4 to 5 hours, until skins are very loose.