Flatfish · Wild-caught
Skate
Rajidae
Skate is traded for its wings, which have a firm, ribbed flesh popular in French and southern European cuisine.
Typical formats:Wings · Fresh (chilled) · Frozen
Catch and area
Several skate species are caught as bycatch by trawl and gillnet along the coast and in the North Sea; species and quotas vary.
Season
- Jan: in season
- Feb: in season
- Mar: in season
- Apr: in season
- May: in season
- Jun: in season
- Jul: in season
- Aug: in season
- Sep: in season
- Oct: in season
- Nov: in season
- Dec: in season
Available all year
Formats and condition
Wings, skin on or skinned, fresh on ice or frozen.
Typical uses
Restaurants and food service, mainly in France and southern Europe.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Flatfish |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Wings · Fresh (chilled) · Frozen |
| Season | All year |
These are typical trade formats and seasons, not a promise of availability. Exact specifications, grades, volumes and terms are confirmed in each quotation.
Availability, specifications, grades, packaging and delivery are confirmed in each quotation. Nothing on this page is a promise of stock or lead time.
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