Winter Skate

Leucoraja ocellata

Also Known As

Skate, Big skate, Spotted skate, Eyed skate

U.S. wild-caught winter skate is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Maine to North Carolina (mainly Massachusetts and Rhode Island).

Taste

Mild flavor that is similar to scallops.

Texture

Firm and stringy.

Color

The meat is off-white, sometimes pinkish, when raw and is off-white when cooked.

Health Benefits

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 100 g (3½ oz) raw
Amount per serving
Calories 90
Protein 20 g
Fat, total 1 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Selenium
Sodium 0 mg

Seafood Guide