Skate With Orange And Mint Sauce

Skate with Orange and Mint Sauce 
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 portions of skate wing
• 425ml/¾ pt fish stock
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 tsp chopped fresh mint
• Rind and juice of 1 orange
• 1-2 tsp cornflour

Method

1. Place the skate wings in a large pan, pour over the stock. Cover and poach for 10 minutes.
2. Remove fish from the stock, keep warm. Reserve 6 tablespoons of the cooking liquor.
3. For the sauce: Heat the oil in a pan; cook the onion until soft and transparent; add the mint, orange juice and rind. 
4. Blend the cornflour with a little water, add to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the reserved fish stock.