• 2 skate wings, weighing

• 300 g/10 oz each

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoons capers, or caperberries with their stalks, halved lengthways

• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• salt and pepper

• lemon wedges, to garnish

• steamed ribbons of vegetables, to serve (optional)

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Method:

1. Cut the skate wings in half and pat dry. Brush each side with a little oil.

2. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick frying pan and sear the skate wings for 3 minutes on each side. If the wings are thick, cook them for a little longer.

3. Sprinkle the caperberries on top, together with the lemon rind and juice and cook for a few more seconds.

4. Season and serve garnished with lemon wedges. Serve with steamed ribbons of vegetables, if liked.

This dish looks very attractive when garnished with chili flowers. To make chili flowers, shred the chili lengthways leaving 1 cm/1/2 inch attached at the stem end. Place in iced water for about 1 hour to open.