Skate Wings with Watercress Sauce

Ingredients

• • 3 lbs (1.5 kg) skate wings, skin removed on both sides, cut into 4 or 8 pieces, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
  • Salt and pepper

• Watercress Sauce

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 4 cups (1 litre) watercress
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% cream