Poached Skate with Oregon Black Truffle Butter

While it's highly prized in Asia and Europe, skate is a frequently overlooked fish that is unfamiliar to many Americans.

Skate is surprisingly inexpensive and is often readily available in the frozen section of well-stocked Asian markets. With a tender texture and mild flavor, skate is an interesting fish that is well worth seeking out.

There are many classic recipes which feature this member of the ray family. One method which works particularly well with skate is poaching. It's faster and easier than you might expect. If you make your compound butter in advance, you've got dinner, start to finish, in under 30 minutes.