Skate
Leucoraja ocellata
Common Names: Big Skate, Eyed Skate, Cape Cod Ray, Winter Big Skate
AVAILABILITY Fresh
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Year Round Availability
CATCH and COUNTRY of ORIGIN
Net Caught;
USA
SIZING
Hand Carved Half Side Fillets
Cut to Size Portions
FLAVOR PROFILE
Sweet, full flavor with delicate texture and large flake. Medium fat content. Raw fish should come in with a light to dark pink color and cooks up white.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Grilling, Roasting, Broiling, Pan Searing, Frying, Steaming, Poaching.
PRODUCT INFO
Skate are members of the ray family (rajidae), but are considered separate due to their lack of a tail barb or stinger. Skate are deep water species found in cold
and warm water on both the east and west coast. Only the wings of the Skate can be eaten.
