Rays

**Bagstar** · 07-11-2006, 05:45

I have caught a few rays now and always put them back as im not to sure if they are good eating or not. I like skate but have only ever bought that from the shop as i have never caught one but i was wondering are all rays classed as skate in a fish mongers?

**rayking** · 07-11-2006, 06:28

Originally Posted by Bagstar

I have caught a few rays now and always put them back as im not to sure if they are good eating or not. I like skate but have only ever bought that from the shop as i have never caught one but i was wondering are all rays classed as skate in a fish mongers?

yes mate they do ray wings are sold as skate wings

**Rumpus** · 07-11-2006, 09:07

Unfortunately rays are sold (as skate) in fishmongers... I think rays are minging and that we should put them ALL back and go and buy some sunstainable Icelandic or farmed cod instead

**rayking** · 07-11-2006, 09:18

Originally Posted by Rumpus

Unfortunately rays are sold (as skate) in fishmongers... I think rays are minging and that we should put them ALL back and go and buy some sunstainable Icelandic or farmed cod instead

i find them very tasty when made into a fish pie with mashed potatoe and cheese

**paid4** · 07-11-2006, 09:39

They're also lovely fried in butter

need to be prepared right though leave in the fridge for a couple of days then soak overnight in milk

**rayking** · 07-11-2006, 09:54

Originally Posted by paid4

They're also lovely fried in butter

need to be prepared right though leave in the fridge for a couple of days then soak overnight in milk

sounds awesome i shall try that one out next time , ty paid4

**steve w** · 07-11-2006, 17:52

Don't keep any over 7-8lb and try the wings cooked as they do in Brittany in a Black Butter Sauce cut the skinned skate wings in half and poach in a Court Bouillon for 15 minutes,take out of the pan sprinkle with a tablespoon of capers and keep warm,now melt 4 oz of butter in a pan and heat until it browns and foams add a splash of white wine vinegar and some chopped parsley pour over the skate and enjoy!

Audrey S · 07-11-2006, 21:26

Originally Posted by steve w

Don't keep any over 7-8lb and try the wings cooked as they do in Brittany in a Black Butter Sauce cut the skinned skate wings in half and poach in a Court Bouillon for 15 minutes,take out of the pan sprinkle with a tablespoon of capers and keep warm,now melt 4 oz of butter in a pan and heat until it browns and foams add a splash of white wine vinegar and some chopped parsley pour over the skate and enjoy!

Alternatively nail the wings to a piece of board, bury in the garden for a few weeks, dig it up, throw the wings away and grill the board under a medium heat and serve up with sauteed potatoes and peas,

Ubd

**Devon_fisher** · 07-11-2006, 23:08

lol seem to remember a similer post about dogfish regarding eating the actual foil and it tasting better

**rayking** · 08-11-2006, 09:58

Originally Posted by steve w

Don't keep any over 7-8lb and try the wings cooked as they do in Brittany in a Black Butter Sauce cut the skinned skate wings in half and poach in a Court Bouillon for 15 minutes,take out of the pan sprinkle with a tablespoon of capers and keep warm,now melt 4 oz of butter in a pan and heat until it browns and foams add a splash of white wine vinegar and some chopped parsley pour over the skate and enjoy!

why ?????? i have had double figure ray's before and found the meat fills up and makes 3 -4 fish pies .