You’ve seen us use this same recipe with tilapia, but skate takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Skate really freaked me out at first – not only does it look funny, it’s the wing of a stingray… and that’s weird.

As he usually does when I’m hesitant, Gardner encouraged me to be brave and try a bite. I did, and when I eventually stopped thinking about the aquarium long enough to actually taste it, I was very happy.

It’s fun to be brave with food – it doesn’t always lead you to your new favorite dish, but it always expands your mind and makes you feel a little bolder and a little more fun.

Recipe: Skate Grenobloise