Warm Skate Salad

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   Bring the court bouillon to a boil in a flameproof roasting pan.

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   Season the skate with salt and pepper.

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   Add the skate to the roasting pan and poach until a knife will go easily into the crease between the skate ribs, approximately 1 minute.

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   In a bowl, toss the mesclun with 3 tbsp.

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   of the vinaigrette.

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   Arrange in a tall mound in the center of 2 dinner plates.

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   As soon as the skate is cooked, separate it into thin strips, cutting through the natural creases in the fish.

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   Drape the strips over the salad in a circle, as if making a tee-pee.

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   Drizzle the skate with the remaining 2 tbsp.

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    of vinaigrette.

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    Scatter the coriander and the tomato over all.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Court bouillon: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

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    Boil for 10 minutes.

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    Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

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    Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer up to 2 months.

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    Vinaigrette: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, salt, pepper and vinegars.

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    Whisking constantly, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and then the corn oil.

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    Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.