Chesapeake Bay Skate Wing Recipe

Name: Chesapeake Bay Skate Wing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces skate wing, cleaned; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup semolina; 1/4 cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage; 1 teaspoon Aioli, recipe follows; 1 scallion, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup arugula; Toasted pecans, for garnish; 1 egg yolk*; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 chipotle pepper, seeded and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

5 ounces skate wing, cleaned
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup semolina
1/4 cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 teaspoon Aioli, recipe follows
1 scallion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup arugula
Toasted pecans, for garnish
1 egg yolk*
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 chipotle pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Season the skate with salt and pepper.
3
Dredge both sides in the semolina.
4
Heat a large skillet over high heat and sear both sides until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
5
Transfer to a baking dish.
6
In a small bowl, combine the crabmeat, aioli, and scallion.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Top the skate with the crabmeat mixture and bake for 5 minutes.
9
Arrange the arugula on a plate and top with the skate.
10
Drizzle with the aioli and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
11
In a food processor, blend the egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and chipotle pepper.
12
With the motor running, drizzle the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the mixture thickens to the consistency of mayonnaise.
13
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces skate wing, cleaned, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup semolina, 1/4 cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage, and more.

Yes, Chesapeake Bay Skate Wing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chesapeake Bay Skate Wing

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